Ffagodau
(Faggots)
Description/Notes: Faggots were always popular when the butcher used to cull and farm pig was killed. Miners also used to keep a pig and the faggots were an easily carried lunch when they needed nourishment for their strenuous work underground. Ingredients:
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• 450g (1lb) pig's liver
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• 2 large onions
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• 100g (4oz) fresh breadcrumbs
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• 75g (3oz) suet
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• 10ml (2tsp.) chopped sage
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• 10ml (2tsp.) salt
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• 2.5ml (1/2 tsp.) pepper
Cooking Instructions:
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1. The liver and onions should first be finely minced then put into a mixing bowl
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2. Add the breadcrumbs ,suet, sage and the salt and pepper then mix well
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3. Shape the mixture into small balls
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4. Place into a greased oven tin and bake in moderate oven for about 30 minutes
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5. Remove faggots and add boiling water and a little flour to the tin to make gravy