Auld Reekie Cock A Leekie Recipe

• British measurements
• 5 fl ounce Single malt scotch whiskey
• 4 pt Water
• 1 Tbsp. Dry tarragon
• 1 tsp Brown sugar
• 1 x Boiling chicken, 3lb, . giblets removed
• 3 x Rashers streaky bacon, . minced
• 1 lb Shin of beef
• 2 lb Leeks, sliced
• 1 lrg Onion, minced Salt & pepper to taste
• 8 x Prunes, pre-soaked

1. Mix the whiskey with the water, tarragon and sugar.
2. Place the chicken, bacon and beef into a large bowl and pour the whiskey marinade over.
3. Leave to marinate overnight.
4. Next day, transfer mix to a large soup pot.
5. Add in the leeks (reserving one) and the onion, and season to taste.
6. Bring slowly to a boil, cover, and then simmer for 2 hrs, or possibly till the bird is tender.
7. Skim off excess fat from the liquid.
8. Remove the chicken from the pot, skin, remove bones and cut meat into pcs before returning to the pot (cut up the shin of beef, if necessary).
9. Add in the prunes and remaining sliced leek and simmer gently for 10-15 min.
10. "Scotch Whiskey Recipes"

malt, water, tarragon, brown sugar, boiling chicken, rashers, beef, leeks, onion

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/auld-reekie-cock-a-leekie-71864 (may not work)