Hi Eileen, My dad came from Wigan and he taught us to make Hotpot with Lamb, usually neck chops. Mum died when we were very small and dad brought us up. I also have a Lancashire cook book and Hotpot is made with lamb in that, but hey, does it matter as long as it is enjoyed. As you say, different areas had different ideas. We had stew, which was anything and everything cooked all together. (We had some wonderful concoctions!!) Anyone have Wet Nellies or Grace Rigbys or John Bulls ? Pauline in Darwen