Bacon and Squeak
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
225g (8oz) Rashers lean smoked back dry cured bacon
1kg (2.2lb) Potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 Parsnips, peeled and chopped
½ Swede, peeled and chopped
450g (1lb) Green cabbage, chopped
1 Onion, peeled and finely chopped
30ml (2tbsp) Tomato ketchup
5ml (1tsp) Worcestershire sauce
25g (1oz) Plain flour
15ml (1tbsp) Oil
Method:
Place potatoes, parsnips and swede in a large pan, cover with water and cook covered for 10 minutes or until vegetables are almost soft.
Add cabbage and cook for a further 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
In a large non-stick frying pan dry fry bacon rashers for 1-2 minutes, remove (keep warm) and add to pan the onion, cook until browned, stir in tomato ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.
Drain the potatoes, parsnips, swede and cabbage thoroughly. Mash with a potato masher and then transfer to a bowl. Add seasoning and flour, and mix thoroughly.
Press the mixture into a large frying pan. Cook over a medium heat for 5-10 minutes until golden in colour. Top with bacon rashers and grill for a further 5 minutes until golden brown.
Serve large spoonfuls of ‘squeak’ with bacon and your favourite relish or ketchup.