Stew With Herbs and Barley

INGREDIENTS

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 -3 lbs rabbit or 2 -3 lbs stewing veal or 2 -3 lbs chicken parts
• 1 lb leek, washed trimmed and thickly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped finely
• 6 ounces barley
• 3 3/4 cups water
• 3 -4 tablespoons red wine vinegar or 3 -4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 15 fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped or 1 tablespoon dried sage