Make Karelian stew

Karjalanpaisti (Karelian stew) is a traditional Finnish dish in which several kinds of meat are slow-cooked in the oven until tender. It's easy to make; time does the work.

You will need

• About 1.5 kg meat (beef, pork and lamb shoulder or neck)
• 2 onions
• 10 allspice berries
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp salt
• Water

Steps

1. Choose the meat

   Traditionally, beef, pork and lamb are used. Choose cuts with a little fat and connective tissue, such as shoulder or neck.

2. Cut it up

3. Fill the pot

4. Add the water

5. Slow-cook in the oven

6. Check the liquid

7. Check that it's done

8. Serve

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