2 lbs of lean minced beef

2 teaspoons of salt

1/4 teaspoon of pepper

2 Eggs

1/2 cup of soft breadcrumbs

1/2 cup of milk or other liquid e.g. stock, tomato juice, wine etc.)

1/2 cup of chopped onion

1 teaspoon of dried herbs (mixed)

3 or 4 slices of bacon or salt pork

Chop the bacon or pork. Mix all ingredients together (include or exclude anything according to taste). Cook in a mould in a moderate oven for about 1 hour.