BOXTY WITH LIVER AND BACON

Boxty with Liver and Bacon image

This Irish specialty consists of traditional potato pancakes served with bacon, lamb's liver, and cabbage.

Provided by jean.isacke

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Irish

Time 51m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup self-rising flour
5 tablespoons milk
1 pound potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
8 ounces lamb's liver, cut into thin strips
8 slices bacon
6 ounces shredded cabbage

Steps:

Sift self-rising flour into a bowl; stir in milk. Squeeze excess moisture from the grated potatoes and mix in. Season with salt and pepper.
Melt 1 1/2 teaspoon butter with 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Spread a quarter of the potato mixture in the skillet; cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat 3 times with remaining butter, oil, and potato mixture. Stack potato pancakes on a plate and keep warm.
Mix all-purpose flour, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Roll liver strips in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the skillet. Cook and stir liver strips in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
Cook bacon slices in the same skillet, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cabbage; cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain.
Serve warm potatoes pancakes topped with liver, bacon, and cabbage. Season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 134.7 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 641.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g