Best 3 Alternative Faggots Recipes
Faggots, a traditional British dish, are savory meat offal meatballs, typically made with pig's heart, liver, and fatty belly, combined with herbs, spices, and rusk, coated in flour, and then boiled. Though a well-known dish in the United Kingdom, faggots might not be for the faint of heart, given their unusual ingredients. However, adventurous eaters will be rewarded with a delectable and flavorful experience. Those looking for alternatives to traditional faggots can find solace in the variations provided within this article, using ingredients that are easier to find and more palatable to a wider audience. These recipes utilize a variety of ingredients, including lamb, chicken, venison, and vegetables, ensuring that everyone can find a suitable option to tantalize their taste buds.
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WELSH FAGGOTS
I can still remember, when I was six or seven years old, travelling down to Ponterdawe in South Wales for the weekend to see my Grandmother. We would arrive just in time for lunch on a Saturday. She had a Bullmastiff dog called Gellert. The problem was she had always fed him titbits from the table - a big mistake as this causes the dog to drool all the time. In those days all little boys used to wear shorts! Lunch would always be home made faggots with peas, all smothered in Bovril gravy with slabs of fresh white bread, thick with real butter. Of course, Gellert would take up station under the table, usually around my legs . . . but the faggots were great. This is the recipe for Faggots from back then, real comfort food, which can be enjoyed just as much today as it was then . . . and it is a really easy, low budget meal to prepare. You will either need a mincer or an electric mixer to do the preparation. I always cook my faggots ahead and then warm them up when I wish to eat them. This allows the flavours to intensify and makes the faggots richer.
Provided by Chef David Hub-UK
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 50m
Yield 8 faggots, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make your bread crumbs by putting the dried bread in the mixer on a high setting until you have fine bread crumbs.
- Put bread crumbs in large mixing bowl.
- Chop onions in the mixer and add to the mixing bowl, this can be as fine or as coarse to suit your own tastes.
- Chop the liver in the mixer and add to the mixing bowl, this can be as fine or as coarse to suit your own tastes.
- Add the sage and mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (should make 8 to 10).
- Place in a greased ovenproof dish or tin.
- Put a small knob of butter on each faggot.
- Make stock with OXO (beef) cube and water and pour around the faggots.
- Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven (180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4) for fifteen minutes.
- Remove foil and cook for further fifteen minutes.
- Remove faggots and when cool cover and keep in the fridge until required.
- To serve:
- To reheat place the required number of faggots in a saucepan with beef stock (OXO or preferably Bovril) two-thirds of the way up the faggots. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Thicken stock to make a gravy and pour over.
- Serve with garden peas (or mushy peas) and thick slices of freshly buttered bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 423.3, Sodium 548, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 27
ALTERNATIVE FAGGOTS
This is a recipe for faggots that doesn't need all the liver, belly, shoulder pork etc. Not to mention the caul to wrap it in. I appreciate this isn't a traditional recipe, but it is a nice alternative when you want something similar without the effort.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the pork, parsley, sage and leek.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into large, even-sized meatballs.
- Heat a little vegetable oil in a heavy-based frying pan.
- Add the faggots and let them cook without stirring until they develop a crust.
- Turn once browned on one side. Remove the faggots from the pan and reserve them.
- Add the onion to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes. Chuck in the garlic and fry, stirring, for a further 2 minutes.
- Pour in the red wine, bring to the boil and cook briskly until reduced by half. Sprinkle the gravy granules into the pan and cover in hot water, mixing well.
- Bring to the boil, then return the faggots to the pan.
- Cover the pan and cook the faggots for 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve the faggots with smooth mashed potato.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.2, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 106.7, Sodium 107.2, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 30.8
FAGGOTS WITH ONION GRAVY
Made from pork shoulder and pigs liver, meatball-like faggots are a blast from the thrifty past - serve with mashed potatoes
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Lightly oil a very large roasting tin. Tip the stuffing mix into a large bowl, add 500ml boiling water, stir and set aside.
- Pulse the pork in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the liver and pulse again. Add to the stuffing with the mace, 1 tsp salt and plenty of black pepper. Stir well. Shape the mixture (it will be very soft) into 24 large faggots and put in the prepared tin.
- To make the gravy, fry the onions in the oil until starting to turn golden. Add the sugar and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until caramelised. Tip in the vinegar and allow to sizzle. Mix the flour with a couple of tbsp water. Pour the stock into the onions, then add the flour paste and cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and starting to thicken. When it is thick, pour into the tin with the faggots, cover with foil and bake for 1 hr until cooked through. Serve sprinkled with parsley, with mash and a veg, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, organic vegetables and fruits whenever possible. High-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your recipes.
- Use a variety of colors and textures: This will make your dishes more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to vegan cooking. Be creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients.
- Make it a family affair: Cooking together is a great way to bond with your loved ones. Get everyone involved in the cooking process, from chopping vegetables to setting the table.
- Have fun! Cooking should be enjoyable, so relax and have fun in the kitchen.
Conclusion:
Plant-based cooking, no matter if it's faggot or other recipes, is a delightful journey that offers a myriad of health benefits while catering to diverse dietary preferences. Embark on this culinary adventure, experiment with vibrant ingredients, explore new flavors, and relish the satisfaction of creating wholesome, flavorful meals that nourish both your body and your taste buds. As you embrace the plant-based realm, you'll discover a world of culinary possibilities that will transform your meals into gastronomic symphonies, leaving you feeling energized, satiated, and connected to the wonders of nature's bounty.
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