Faggots with Onion Gravy

Traditional British meatballs made from minced pork belly, liver, and heart, served in a rich red wine onion gravy.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 786.3 kcals 3145.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 36.3 grams 145.2 grams
Fat 49.6 grams 198.4 grams
Protein 48.7 grams 194.8 grams
Cook Time
85 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Butter
Unsalted
1
piece
Egg
Beaten
GrainsCereals
115
g
Bread Crumbs
Fresh white
Liquids
900
ml
290
ml
Meat
175
g
2
piece
Lamb Heart
Trimmed and cut into chunks
450
g
Pork Belly
Trimmed and rind removed
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
4
tbsp
Chives
Freshly chopped
1
tsp
Sage
Freshly chopped
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
4
sprig
Thyme
Fresh
OilsFats
25
g
Beef Dripping
Alternatively use 3 tbsp olive oil
1
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Medium, peeled and finely chopped
4
piece
Red Onion
Peeled and cut into 8 wedges

Steps

  • Melt butter in a saucepan, cook chopped onions until soft, then cool.
  • Portion the pork belly on a chopping board.
  • Fine-mince the pork belly and lamb heart into a bowl containing the pig's liver.
  • Mix the meats with cooked onions, mace, chives, sage, egg, seasoning, and breadcrumbs.
  • Shape the mixture into 12 patties and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 200°C.
  • Roast red onion wedges and thyme with olive oil for 40 minutes at 200°C.
  • Fry the chilled faggots in dripping or oil until golden brown on both sides.
  • Boil the stock and wine in a saucepan and reduce the volume by one third.
  • Lay faggots over the roasted onions, pour over the wine reduction, and lower oven to 180°C.
  • Bake everything together for 40 minutes.
  • Serve faggots topped with onions and gravy alongside mash and vegetables.