About the Recipe
Ingredients
Lamb’s Fry and Bacon (Classic TV Style)
Ingredients (Serves 2-3):
400g lamb liver, sliced (lamb’s fry)
4 rashers of bacon, chopped
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup beef stock
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Milk or water, for soaking liver (optional but recommended)
Preparation
Instructions:
1. Prep the liver (optional but recommended):
Place the lamb’s fry in a bowl and cover with milk or water.
Soak for 1–2 hours in the fridge to mellow the flavor and remove bitterness.
Drain and pat dry with paper towel.
2. Dust the liver:
In a bowl, toss the liver slices in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Shake off the excess.
3. Cook the bacon:
In a large frying pan over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and cook the bacon until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
4. Cook the onions and garlic:
In the same pan, add butter and cook onions over medium heat until soft and golden (about 8–10 minutes).
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove and set aside with the bacon.
5. Sear the liver:
Add a little more oil if needed. Fry the liver slices in batches over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes per side—just until browned but still tender inside.
Don’t overcrowd the pan or overcook. Remove liver and rest briefly.
6. Make the gravy:
Lower the heat. Deglaze the pan with a splash of beef stock, scraping up any browned bits.
Return onions and bacon to the pan, pour in remaining stock and Worcestershire sauce.
Simmer for 5–8 minutes to reduce slightly.
7. Combine and serve:
Return liver to the pan just to warm through (1–2 minutes).
Season to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Serving Suggestions:
Mashed potatoes or creamy polenta
Steamed greens (like peas, beans, or spinach)
Crusty bread to mop up the gravy