Finnish Three-Meat Ragout

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean lamb shoulder
• 1 lb lean pork shoulder
• 1 lb lean beef round
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon whole allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
• 6 large white onions, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
• fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

2. 2

   Cut the meat into 1-inch cubes.

3. 3

   In an enamelled, cast-iron pot or other deep oven proof casserole, layer the meat, salt, allspice, white peppercorns, and onion.

4. 4

   Cover lightly.

5. 5

   Bake for 5 hours, or until the meat is very tender.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes or mashed potatoes and rutabagas.