faggot

A meatball, a traditional culinary dish popular in the United Kingdom. Often served with gravy and mushy processed peas. Any internet search for (faggots and peas) will show you the meatballs' authenticity. Faggots and Peas 1.5 lbs pig's fry 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 2 medium sized onions salt and pepper 2 tbsps fresh sage or 1 of dried 1 tbsp plain flour Wask the fry, leaving the caul (the lacy, fatty membrane surrounding the stomach and gut) and leave it in lukewarm water to make it more pliable. Mince or chop the fry and onion and mix thoroughly with the breadcrumbs, seasoning and sage. Form into eight portions and wrap each portion in a piece of caul. Place in a baking dish and cover with the hot water. Bake in a moderate oven for about three hours until the faggots are nicely browned. More hot water cab be added if needed. Thicken the juice with the flour half an hour before serving. These faggots are traditionally served with mushy peas: soak dried peas overnight and then team or boil slowly while the faggots are cooking.