Faggots anybody?
Discussion
JimM169 said:
Give us a clue....some sort of mince, onions and ??
Traditionally a 'pigs pluck' which is heart, lights (lungs) and liver minced, seasoned formed into balls and wrapped in caul (omentum - the fatty apron which covers the guts)Kudos to OP and his butcher if they've been able to find the traditional ingredients.
oddman said:
JimM169 said:
Give us a clue....some sort of mince, onions and ??
Traditionally a 'pigs pluck' which is heart, lights (lungs) and liver minced, seasoned formed into balls and wrapped in caul (omentum - the fatty apron which covers the guts)Kudos to OP and his butcher if they've been able to find the traditional ingredients.
Then a taste test to check the taste/seasoning...........
Had to double up on the white pepper so glad I tried a bit.
As for "caul" well that's the kicker - my butcher and very good friend doesn't use anything and point blank refuses to wrap them in bacon for me. It's a standing joke between us to the point where anytime anybody comes into my local (next door to his shop) with a bag of meat I recommend them to try his faggots and add "not the ones on the shelf ask for his special ones wrapped in bacon!!" This usually ends up with a text off him on the lines "Dicky you f
king tt" 
Anyhow I digress - The ingredients are from another butcher down the road who previously had his shop and is sort of in with the joke
I'm using streaky bacon to wrap them in then cook later....................... I used to like them when we had them when I was a kid, they were always referred to as "Penny Duck" in our house, though I don't know why. I've got a pack of "Mr Brains" ones in the freezer I must remember to do something with - I hope they're as nice as I remember, but I think the ones we used to have were from a stall on the market so might be a bit closer to being properly made.
droopsnoot said:
I used to like them when we had them when I was a kid, they were always referred to as "Penny Duck" in our house, though I don't know why. I've got a pack of "Mr Brains" ones in the freezer I must remember to do something with - I hope they're as nice as I remember, but I think the ones we used to have were from a stall on the market so might be a bit closer to being properly made.
My Father used to have these from Oldham outdoor market, served on an oven-bottomed muffin (a type of bread roll) and they were known as a “Duck-a-muffin.” My bloody mouth is watering now! Hey Many thanks for the support 
Quick update as I've had a few beers :hic: Next step was to wrap them with the bacon and cook them. Simple enough until I opened (bloody expensive) packs of home cured streaky and saw how thick they were! So had to resort on brute force and a rolling pin which worked a treat...........
Plain sailing from there...........
Didn't have them for dinner much to Wifey's protests. Reason being I lost my bottom false teeth two weeks back (long story) and picking up my new set in the morning- so tomorrow's the day...................
Quick update as I've had a few beers :hic: Next step was to wrap them with the bacon and cook them. Simple enough until I opened (bloody expensive) packs of home cured streaky and saw how thick they were! So had to resort on brute force and a rolling pin which worked a treat...........
Plain sailing from there...........
Didn't have them for dinner much to Wifey's protests. Reason being I lost my bottom false teeth two weeks back (long story) and picking up my new set in the morning- so tomorrow's the day...................
JimM169 said:
They do look good!
Served with mash and gravy??
Served with mash and gravy??
Harpoon said:
They look great Dickymint.
Mrs Harpoon pulls her face, so they are a treat for me when she's out. Serve with mash, mushy peas and gravy
Yep mash and onion gravy but not mushy peas - has to be Nortons Marrowfat also lots of vinegar and white pepper Mrs Harpoon pulls her face, so they are a treat for me when she's out. Serve with mash, mushy peas and gravy
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