1) Place two mutton chops per person in a metal or glass baking tray
2) Peel and halve one strong white onion per two people. Lay these flat side down in the baking tray.
3) Peel and core one apple per person. Halve these and also lay flat side down in the baking tray.
4) Pour in enough good dry cider to cover the bottom of the tray.
5) Pour in the same amount of lamb stock as you added cider.
6) Season and cover the tray with a lid or foil.
7) Bake at 120C for several hours, until the chops are cooked through. Turn them once during cooking, but do not turn or disturb the onions or apples.
8) Serve with vegetables of rice.