Recipe For Haslet
Introduction
Haslet is a traditional English dish that is made from pork and is served cold. It is a type of meatloaf that is usually made in Lincolnshire and the surrounding areas. The dish has a unique flavor and is a great way to use up leftover pork. It is also a great dish to make for parties or picnics since it can be made ahead of time and served cold.Ingredients
The ingredients required to make haslet are as follows:- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound pork liver
- 1/2 pound pork heart
- 1/2 pound pork belly
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Meat
Begin by preparing the meat. Remove any excess fat from the pork belly and cut it into small pieces. Cut the pork liver and heart into small pieces as well. Place all the meat in a large bowl.Step 2: Add the Flavors
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried sage, and ground nutmeg to the bowl with the meat. Mix everything together well.Step 3: Add the Breadcrumbs and Eggs
Add the fresh breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, and milk to the bowl with the meat. Mix everything together well.Step 4: Pack the Mixture into a Loaf Tin
Grease a loaf tin with butter and pack the meat mixture into the tin. Smooth the top of the mixture so that it is level.Step 5: Bake the Haslet
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the tin with the meat mixture in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.Step 6: Let the Haslet Cool
Once the haslet is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely in the tin. Once it is cool, remove it from the tin and slice it into pieces.Step 7: Serve the Haslet
Serve the haslet cold. It can be served on its own or with bread and butter.Nutrition Information
A serving of haslet contains approximately:- Calories: 340
- Protein: 22g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 730mg