Lamb's Fry and Bacon Recipe - Australian.Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by Peter J

"Recipe that's a combination of some useful ideas I got from a post in the Aus/NZ forums along with a few ideas from recipes found on the web. If you don't have access to Vegemite try black sauce (thanks mummamills for that and more!)."

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Ready In:
45mins

Ingredients:
9
Serves:

4

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ingredients

  • 500 g lamb liver
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 14 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 200 g bacon (about 4 rashers)
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 1 12 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vegemite
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour

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directions

  • Place lamb liver in a small bowl, sprinkle with sea salt, cover with water and refrigerate for a few hours.
  • Peel skin off lamb's fry and remove any other pieces of tissue, slice and lightly coat with the flour. I normally like to cut any long strips in half again so they're bite size.
  • Remove excess fat and rind from the bacon and chop coarsely. Leave a bit of streaky fat on the bacon, it adds to the flavour.
  • Melt butter in a frypan, add bacon and onion and fry around 8-10 minutes over medium to high temperature until onion is soft and bacon is fairly well cooked but not crisp.
  • Add lamb's fry and lightly fry a few minutes turning often to brown evenly, you don't need to cook it through at this stage.
  • Blend water, vegemite and cornflour and add to the pan and mix through well.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, reduce temperature to a simmer and continue to cook for 20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes or so. It may take a little more time but you want a fairly thick gravy runs a little slowly off a spoon.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or it's also good re-heated and served on toast for breakfast.

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Reviews

  1. Thank you Peter J, I can now dish up and present the perfect Lamb's Fry and Bacon dish......tried this lastnight, wife and I agree this is the best Lamb's Fry and Bacon dish we have EVER tasted mate!........texture and flavour surpasses my benchmark to now become one of my signature dishes....Thank you

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    justarocket

  2. I do not eat this so was a challenge cooking it for a very dear friend. He loved it, hence am cooking it again tonight. Was easy

    erican1

  3. This is the first time I've cooked lambs fry, and haven't eaten it since my dad died some years ago. Absolute winner! This is just sensational and so easy to cook - I will definitely be introducing my kids to this. Thanks Peter!

    Graeme

  4. I didn't expect this to taste so good given the basic ingredients but it was very flavoursome with great texture and consistency. A keeper for me

    Treehouse of Love

  5. 1 lambs fry 1 onion one potato apple juice no flour oil of your choice i had in cupboard and used hemp seed oil it was there, vegemite too, and bacon, logic says fry bacon onion potato with oil add vegemite and apple juice then add meat diced fry till cooked yummy yummy yummy no strong flavors

    Neville D.

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Tweaks

  1. To help shake away the winter blues, I added spring onion to the mash and for decadence, some crispy bacon slices as a topping......yes, I know, the topping was an overkill, but wow, did I win some brownie points lastnight!!

    justarocket

  2. I used non stick spray in the frying pan. Dried liver pieces on paper towel before coating in plain flour. I left out butter. Cooked the liver for 5 mins on low heat prior to adding onion in rings on top with bacon pieces. Covered for three minutes and then stirred/turned gently half cooking the liver. Adding small amounts of water to keep moist. I sprinkled some all purpose seasoning. All up about two cups of water used. I thickened by using gravy powder towards the end. Simmered covered for 30 minutes with regular attention to prevent sticking to the pan. After gravy was thickened enough served. My mums budget recipe from the 60's.

    Chris H.

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FAQs

What is lamb's fry in Australia? ›

Lamb's fry is lamb offal served as food, including the testicl*s, liver, sweetbreads, heart, kidneys, and sometimes the brain and abdominal fat—or some combination of these. In Australia and New Zealand, lamb's fry is specifically the liver.

Why do you soak lamb fry in milk? ›

Some people soak the liver in milk for 2 hours to cut the typical liver odor. This helps because milk has the ability to absorb all bad odor, purge the blood, lightens the color, and improve the taste. Similarly, soaking fish in milk is also a common practice that helps reduce fish odor.

What is lamb's fry in NZ? ›

In Australia and New Zealand, lamb's fry is specifically the liver; in the United States, "lamb fries" (q.v.) are specifically the testicl*s.

Is lambs fry good? ›

Lamb's fry or liver has some surprising micronutrients in abundance. We automatically think iron and protein, but an adult serve (75g) of lamb's fry is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, often associated with foods such as oily fish, nuts and seeds.

Why is Australian lamb so cheap? ›

As the world's largest exporter of sheep meat, Australia faces the challenge of managing this sudden oversupply. About 70 per cent of the lamb produced in Australia is sold overseas. According to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), the low farmgate prices are beginning to affect local retail prices.

What is another name for lamb fry? ›

Lamb's fry also refers to raw lamb's liver, as well as other lamb offal served as food (including the testicl*s, sweetbreads, heart, kidneys, and sometimes the brain and abdominal fat). In Australia and New Zealand, lamb's fry is specifically the liver.

Is lambs fry healthy? ›

Of course liver is a good source of protein and iron, but an adult serve of fried lamb's fry (75g) also ticks off an adult's recommended daily intake of folate, vitamin A*, Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Niacin (vitamin B3), Thiamin (vitamin B1) and vitamin B12 for a day.

Why do you soak lamb in vinegar? ›

1. marinating the meat with vinegar will make the meat much softer and tender after cooking; 2. the vinegar of the marinade will flavor your meat and enhance your recipes.

Can you eat lamb's liver rare? ›

As a TV chef, Blanc has taught that lamb's livers should be thinly sliced and cooked for just 30 seconds on each side for medium rare, or one minute on each side for medium. He said lamb livers are best served “quick and pink.”

Why is Australian lamb so good? ›

Because Lamb from Australia has the 'all-natural advantage' and is available in a wide array of product lines and cuts. It's pasture-raised, grassfed, and free of artificial additives as well as hormone growth promotants - a pure product of its pure environment.

Why is Australian lamb better? ›

Australian Lamb is the #1 source of quality lamb in the US. Lamb from Down Under has the all-natural advantage. It's free-range and naturally fed on our abundant pasturelands, so it's mild tasting and naturally lean and tender. A pure product of its pure environment.

Which is better New Zealand or Australian lamb? ›

New Zealand lamb is known for its tenderness, due in part to the animals being slaughtered at a younger age. The meat's tenderness, combined with its rich flavor, makes it a premium choice for many. Australian lamb, especially the grain-fed type, often has more marbling, leading to a richer, juicier taste.

Does eating liver help your liver? ›

You may wonder if eating liver, being one of the most nutrient-dense and easily accessible organs, is good for your own liver... the short answer is, yes! Consuming beef liver can provide various health benefits and support your own liver health due to its rich nutrient profile.

Can you eat lamb with high blood pressure? ›

In most cases, a diet high in salt will result in high blood pressure. Red meats such as beef, pork and lamb are also known to trigger an increase in levels. It is best to limit and choose a leaner protein such as fish or chicken.

What are the disadvantages of chicken liver? ›

Organ meats like liver

“Liver, gizzards and other organ meats are very high in cholesterol (each chicken liver has about 250 mg cholesterol), and don't really provide a lot of nutritional value,” Thayer said. “Unless you really love liver, limiting your intake is a good idea.”

What are lamb fries made of? ›

Lamb fries are lamb testicl*s used as food. Historically they were parboiled, cut in half, and seasoned. Lamb testicl*s are served in a variety of cuisines, including Italian, Basque, breaded and fried in some barbecue restaurants, Chinese, Caucasian, Persian and Iranian Armenian (called donbalan), and Turkish.

What does Australian lamb taste like? ›

Australian lamb is known for its tenderness and mild flavor. The lamb is raised on open pastures and is allowed to graze on a variety of grasses and plants, which contributes to its unique taste. Australian lamb is also typically smaller than other types of lamb, making it easier to cook and serve.

What do Australians call lamb? ›

NAMES FOR AUSTRALIAN SHEEP MEAT

Lamb and mutton are terms used to describe the meat of sheep at different ages. Lamb is classified as an animal that has no permanent incisor teeth – generally around 12 months of age. Prime Lamb is a term used in Australia to generally refer to lambs that are raised for meat.

What are lambs fed in Australia? ›

Raised exclusively on pasture, grass fed lamb is naturally low in fat and cholesterol. Australian grass fed lamb is highly regarded in many export markets, and Australia has developed a reputation for producing some of the best grass fed lamb in the world. Over 90% of Australian lambs are grass fed.

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