Boxty with Liver and Bacon

St. Patrick's Day - Holidays and Events

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

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 26 mins

Total: 51 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Boxty with Liver and Bacon

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

Chef John's Colcannon Hash

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Mix all-purpose flour mixed herbs salt and pepper in a bowl. Roll liver strips in the flour mixture until evenly coated.

Step 4

Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the skillet. Cook and stir liver strips in the hot oil until golden brown 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 5

Cook bacon slices in the same skillet turning occasionally until evenly browned about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

Step 6

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cabbage; cook until wilted about 3 minutes. Drain.

Step 7

Serve warm potatoes pancakes topped with liver bacon and cabbage. Season with black pepper.

Nutritional Information

Boxty with Liver and Bacon

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 353.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15g 30%

Carbohydrates: 35.1g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 13%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 16.9g 26%

Saturated Fat: 6.1g 31%

Cholesterol: 134.7mg 45%

Vitamin A Iu: 5999.2IU 120%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.2mg 78%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 28.2mg 47%

Folate: 163.2mcg 41%

Calcium: 114.6mg 12%

Iron: 4.4mg 25%

Magnesium: 36.9mg 13%

Potassium: 567.9mg 16%

Sodium: 641.3mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 42%

Calories From Fat: 152.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.