A big hit after a family trip to the Hamper Llangollen Food Festival was lamb faggots produced by Aran Lamb in Bala. Don't let the web site put you off, though it must be one of the worst sites I've seen or used. Behind the bad design there's some good food that deserves a place on your plate.
The faggot (ffagod) is very Welsh and is usually made of pork and pig offal. In this case the donor is a sheep, and it's a lovely result. They're big, there's a sweet richness in the flavour and texture, and the liver flavour is less pronounced than in many piggy versions though it still contributes. And they were £1 each. They're not advertised on the web site, so ask.
And stop giggling at the back there. While the Americans have developed a world of meaning for faggot, it gets in the way of debate about good food. A few years ago Facebook were banishing users for talking about them online... **sigh**
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