Traditional Welsh Cawl

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Lard or bacon fat
• 2 Large onions (thickly sliced)
• 1 Medium Swede* (peeled and cut into 1-inch/2.5-cm cubes)
• 4 Large carrots (peeled and thickly sliced)
• 4 Leeks (cleaned of all sandy grit and sliced)
• 450 g Beef brisket
• 450 g Smoked bacon (the whole piece cut into 1-inch/2.5-cm cubes)
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 Sprig fresh thyme
• 450 g Potatoes (peeled and quartered)
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper