Meat Dishes · Recipe No. 501
Faggots
Faggots made with bread without crusts, pig or lamb's liver, fat and onion. The recipe serves 4; change the portions and units below and the amounts update.
- Serves 4
Method
Cut Bread into chunks and cover with warm water - leave to soak.
Prepare wash and dry liver.
Cut up liver and fat into small pieces.
Add peeled and chopped onion, herbs and nutmeg.
Mince the mixture.
Press the bread as dry as possible beat with a fork until smooth add the beaten egg.
Add to the minced meat, and mix. Season.
Flour your hands and shape mixture into balls.
Cut the caul into squares and wrap each ball in a square.
Place into a baking tray bake for 45 mins until well browned in a medium oven 200C.
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Chef’s notes
- The pigs' liver can be soaked in milk overnight in a fridge to give a slightly milder flavour.
Shopping list for 4 portions
Meat & poultry
Fruit & veg
Dairy & eggs
Fresh herbs
Store cupboard (check you have)
Converted from the Cookeryonline Excel workbook “Faggots” and the original recipe card.
