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Final Days until Historic Vote & Downton S5 in the UK

ScottishEnglishIt is a historic week in the UK. While American Downton Abbey fans might be envious about the launch of Season 5 on ITV this Sunday, it is the Scottish Referendum which has the captured the world’s attention.  This Thursday, September 18th, Scots will vote on a simple question “Should Scotland  be an independent country?  To keep up to date, follow BBC coverage at Scotland Decides.

In this last week of Downton Downtime in the UK, today‘s dish is Made Over Pork Stew. I prefer to use the term “made over” over “left over” when creating a downstairs dish from the remainders of an upstairs meal.

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The final count down to Season 5 in the UK is on.  UK fans will be able to take in S5 starting Sunday,  but North America will have to wait until Jan. 4 for the release on PBS.  Here is the latest dish on Downton:

Raise a Glass to Season 5

Raise a toast to Season 5 and cheer on your favourite characters with a delicious cocktail inspired by the Post-Edwardian era.

It’s that time of the year again, when you’re fretting with anticipation, waiting to see what adventures and dramas await the lords and ladies of Downton. To put you in the mood for a journey through the epoch, thebar.com has created a selection of cocktails inspired by the era and matching the personalities as well as the social status of your favourite characters.

Ever wondered what the earls, countesses and ladies of the beloved family would have enjoyed sipping?

The busy life at Downton is even busier downstairs, where all the glamorous dinners and parties are prepared. But what drink would have suited an outing at the fair or a beach picnic for the lovely bunch downstairs?

For more inspiration, head to uk.thebar.com. With hundreds of recipes to choose from, there’s something to suit everyone’s tastes. Search by ingredient or spirits for recommendations for the perfect cocktail.

I also have a few drink recipes up my sleeve.

Made Over Pork Stew

Lord D makes the best pork roast, perfect for upstairs guests.  This stew is a great way to use the remainders to make over into a wonderful, healthy and hearty stew for your downstairs crew. Great way to use up cooked vegetables, and to incorporate brightly colored squash, now in season.

Ingredients

Method


  1. Saute the onion and leeks in olive oil for 15 minutes until they have softened.
  2. Add the squash and cook for another 5 minutes.   Stir in the pearl barley, chicken stock, pork and tomatoes and bring to the boil.
  3. Simmer, covered for 30 minutes Turn down to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Stir in cooked vegetables, sage, mustard and season with freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Heat through and serve.
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Made Over Pork Stew

Cuisine American, Edwardian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion cut into wedges
  • 2 leeks trimmed and thickly sliced
  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and chopped
  • 3/4 cup pearl barley
  • 4 cups chicken stock heated
  • 3 cups canned diced tomatos
  • 3 cups canned diced tomatos
  • 2 cups leftover roast pork, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked green vegetables (broccoli, green beans)
  • 2 tbsp. fresh sage, chopped
  • 3 tbsp wholegrain mustard

Instructions

  • Saute the onion and leeks in olive oil for 15 minutes until they have softened.
  • Add the squash and cook for another 5 minutes.   Stir in the pearl barley, chicken stock, pork and tomatoes and bring to the boil.
  • Stir in cooked vegetables, sage, mustard and season with freshly ground black pepper.
  • Heat through and serve.
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