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Faggots with Mash and Peas

Cultural Context

Faggots are a traditional dish from the UK, particularly popular in the Midlands. Originating from the need to utilize all parts of the animal, they were a practical and hearty meal for working-class families. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and peas, this dish evokes a sense of nostalgia and comfort. Today, faggots have found their way into modern cuisine, with variations appearing in gastropubs and home kitchens across the country.

BritishGBmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup beef dripping
2 medium onions
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup plain flour
2 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 lbs potatoes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork offal

🥗Healthier: chicken liver

💰Cheaper: beef liver

Chicken liver is lower in fat and more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is lactose-free.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are nutritious and can be less expensive.

1

Slice the onions nice and thin.

2

Add the onions to a low heat with a dollop of beef dripping.

3

Cook the onions long and slow for about an hour and a half to two hours until caramelized.

4

Add about a tablespoon of butter and the same amount of plain flour to the caramelized onions to make a roux.

5

Cook the roux for about a minute to avoid a chalky texture in the gravy.

6

Gradually add beef stock to the roux, starting with half and then adding the rest once absorbed.

7

Season the gravy with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a few splashes of Worcestershire sauce.

8

Add a bay leaf to the gravy and let it simmer gently.

9

Peel and cut the potatoes into medium-sized pieces to avoid waterlogging them.

10

Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and season to taste.

Cooking Techniques

mixingboilingmashing

Equipment Needed

potmixing bowlmasherskillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

FaggotsFaggots and Peas

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