Faggots

 

1/2 lb pigs liver, minced

1/2 lb streaky bacon, minced

1 large onion, finely chopped

1/2 lb fresh breadcrumbs

small handful fresh sage leaves, or 1/2 tspn dried

1/2 tspn dried mixed herbs

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 lb oatmeal

milk if needed

(beef stock optional)

Mix all ingredients together well.  Mixture should be fairly moist but able to be shaped.  Add some milk if too dry.  Shape into eight squares or twelve smaller ones and pack into a baking tin.  Bake at 180C for approx one hour.  I add a little beef stock to the pan to keep them moist and to make a gravy.

Tips:  

If you don't have a mincer the bacon and liver can be finely chopped

Tweaks:

I don't use all the oatmeal I just add a small handful so it isn't even detectable when cooked.

I also use lamb's liver for a milder flavour but the pig's liver is more authentic.

Origins:

Old family recipe, don't know its source.