Pan Haggerty A North East Dish

 

 

Pan Haggerty A North East Dish

As the nights close in and there is a chill in the air you know Autumn is on the way so there is never a better time for a warming and comforting North East recipe of Pan haggerty. This Northumbrian dish was traditionally made with layers of potatoes, cheese and onions to provide a filling but frugal meal, however it has been brought up to date as a ‘one pot meal’ with the addition of ham hock and sautéed leeks.

Pan haggerty used to be a meal produced in area of the North east of England in particular Northumberland and it was made to be served as a filling and inexpensive one pot meal.

Pan Haggerty

Serves 4

Prep time 15 minutes

Cooking time 40 minutes

 

Ingredients

50g butter

1 large leek, washed and sliced thinly

600g potatoes such as Maris Piper, peeled and thinly sliced

1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced

200g ham hock or diced cooked ham

200g grated mature cheddar cheese

2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. In a medium sized ovenproof frying pan, melt half of the butter and gently fry the leeks for 3-4 minutes until they are softened. Remove the leeks from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.
2. Take the pan off the heat then arrange a layer of potatoes in the base of the pan, then top with a layer of onions and leeks followed by a handful of ham hock and cheese. Sprinkle over half of the parsley and season with salt and pepper then repeat finishing with a layer of potatoes.

5. Cut the remaining butter into small pieces and dot over the top layer of potato then cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid or foil and cook over a very gentle heat on the hob for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
6. Remove the lid and place the pan under a preheated grill on a medium heat for 3 -4 minutes until crisp and browned.
7. Serve directly from the pan with a seasonal vegetable.

Tip:

• You can use up left over bacon in this recipe to replace the ham hock.

 

 

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