Cock-a-Leekie

• 1 cock or, failing this, 1 boiling fowl
• 2-3 bunches large leeks

Clean, singe, but do not truss cock; place it, with neck, feet, liver and gizzard, in the bottom of a well-greased iron or thick-bottomed saucepan.

Wash leeks; cut off roots and green tops to within an inch of the white. Split leeks; cut into inch-long segments and wash thoroughly under running water.

Pack leeks around chicken; season to taste with salt and freshly ground black