Braised Lamb Timeless Medieval Marvel - All Food Board

Ingredients

• 1 lb lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
• 6 cups lamb broth (or water with 1 bouillon cube)
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 small turnip, peeled and diced (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or rendered lard for a more authentic flavor)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme (or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, plus extra flavor near the end)