• Venison Faggots
  • Venison Faggots
  • Venison Faggots
  • Venison Faggots
  • Venison Faggots

Venison Faggots

£9.95

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  • Each pack contains 2 x 180g venison faggots
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Available for delivery on 23rd, 24th, and 25th January.

  • delivered fresh
  • suitable for freezing
  • native breed

Product description

The resurgence of traditional British food over the past three decades has revived an essential part of our culinary heritage. Without this movement, spearheaded by influential establishments like St. JOHN, many of Britain’s most authentic and delicious dishes might have faded into obscurity - a loss that would have been immeasurable. Whilst the UK’s food culture has been enriched by influences from the Mediterranean, Southern Europe, and the Middle East, preserving and celebrating our own gastronomic history remains equally vital.

One of the finest examples of British comfort food is the humble faggot. Rooted in frugal necessity, this dish embodies the nose-to-tail butchery ethos with its satisfying blend of mince, offal, and aromatic spices, all wrapped in caul fat. Baked in the oven, glazed with a rich onion gravy, and served atop creamy mashed potato or crushed root vegetables, faggots are a timeless dish perfect for the colder months.

Swaledale’s venison faggots honour this tradition whilst introducing a subtle twist. Made with the last of the season’s wild venison from the Harewood Estate, the filling is coarsely minced venison combined with pork belly, shoulder, lamb hearts, and livers, plus a touch of cured backfat. This rich mixture is enhanced with buttery, slow-cooked shallots, sage, white pepper, and ground mace. A splash of red wine and a handful of oats are added to bind the mixture before it is carefully wrapped in caul fat. The result is a beautifully balanced, hearty dish that celebrates British culinary traditions.

Ingredients

Venison mince, pork mince, lamb's heart, lamb's liver, cured pork back fat (coarse sea salt, unrefined brown sugar, preservatives (sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite)), gluten-free oats, banana shallots, salted butter (milk), red wine (sulphites), fresh sage, ground mace, white pepper.

  • Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.

Cooking advice

  1. Remove the faggots from the fridge and their packaging, allowing them to come to room temperature.
  2. Preheat your oven to 170°C.
  3. Heat a splash of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Brown the faggots carefully on all sides.
  4. Remove the faggots from the pan and add 2 finely sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Cook for 20 minutes until soft, sweet, and caramelised.
  5. Deglaze the pan with 2 ladles of good-quality homemade chicken stock and add a sprig of thyme. Reduce the liquid to a rich sauce consistency.
  6. Return the faggots to the pan and transfer to the oven. Bake for 15–20 minutes.
  7. Baste the faggots with the onion gravy to create a glossy glaze.
  8. Serve atop creamy mashed potatoes or crushed root vegetables for the ultimate winter comfort meal.

Background

Swaledale wild venison flourishes naturally on the Harewood Estate in West Yorkshire, where slow-grown fallow deer roam freely, foraging in forests and pastures for a nutrient-rich diet of grasses, herbs, fruits, nuts, acorns, and wildflowers. This sustainable approach produces venison that is lean, tender, and naturally marbled, with a rich, dense umami flavour.

To enhance its distinctive gamey character, all our venison is dry-aged on the carcass for 10 days, a process that intensifies the flavour and ensures optimal tenderness.

Our venison faggots, a twist on the traditional British dish, feature a rich blend of wild venison, pork, and lamb offal, all carefully seasoned and wrapped in caul fat. Perfect for slow-cooking, these faggots deliver a comforting and hearty meal, ideal for winter dining.

Always Fresh Never Frozen®, our venison products are expertly butchered to order, vacuum-packed for freshness, and shipped in recyclable packaging to ensure they arrive safely insulated and ready to enjoy.

Please note that Swaledale Butchers work in harmony with the natural life cycle of wild deer. As a result, this is a seasonal product available only from early autumn to late winter.

If you’re looking for premium wild venison, our venison faggots are the perfect way to celebrate the rich flavours of the British countryside. Ideal for the colder months, they combine heritage and hearty taste to bring warmth and tradition to your table.

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