* 500 g boneless Beef Shank, in one piece
* * Stewing steak is fine for this if you cannot obtain shank.
* 250 g pigs trotters or ham hocks (optional)
* 125 g Smoked, streaky Bacon, in one piece
* 1 litre light Beef stock or water
* 1 teaspoon Salt
* Ground black pepper, to taste
* 2 Bay leaves
* 4 Cloves
* 3 medium Carrots, peeled and Diced
* 2 Leeks, dark green parts removed, sliced
* 3 large sticks Celery, Diced
* ½ medium white Cabbage, Shredded
* 4 medium Potatoes, peeled and quartered

===Method===
* Put the Meats, seasonings, Bay leaves and Cloves in a pan with the Stock or water and bring to the Boil.
* Skim, lower the heat, cover and Simmer for about three hours.
* Add the Carrots, Leeks and Celery and Simmer for a further 30 minutes.
* Add the Cabbage and the Potatoes, Simmering until the potatoes are cooked.
* Remove and discard the pigs' trotters.
* Slice the Beef and Bacon and arrange them, with the Vegetables on plates or serving platters.
* Serve the Stock separately as a Gravy.

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