Thinner bacon has less fat to render, so it better retains its original shape and ... fat into grease more gradually, ...

This is a great recipe to convince any doubters that sprouts are worth it – halve them and fry in buttery bacon with toasted almonds. Cut the bacon into pieces the shape of a postage stamp.

Shape the dough into a loose ball and place onto ... Divide the sausages, black pudding, bacon, tomato halves, mushrooms and fried eggs among the serving plates, alongside the potato farls.

Shape into patties. Heat the oil in a large frying ... top with the sausage patties, bacon, fried egg and beans. Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Arrange the bacon on a baking tray lined with parchment.