* 8 Smoked streaky, rindless Bacon slices
* 2 lean Bacon slices, Diced
* 1 Onion , finely chopped
* Garlic cloves, to taste, crushed
* 115 g fresh Breadcrumbs
* 90 ml Milk
* 450 g lean Minced beef
* 450 g lean Minced Pork
* ½ teaspoon chopped fresh Thyme
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Parsley
* 2 Eggs, beaten
* Seasoning

===Method===
* Butter a 1.75 litre loaf tin and line it with the slices of streaky Bacon.
* Stretch the slices with the back of a knife, if necessary, to completely fill the tin.
* Fry the Diced Bacon in a large Frying pan until almost crisp.
* Stir in the Onion and Garlic and Fry for a further 2–3 minutes until they are soft and a pale golden Brown.
* In a large bowl soak the Breadcrumbs in the Milk for 5 minutes, or until all the milk is absorbed.
* Add the Minced Meats, Bacon, Onion, Garlic, Herbs and Eggs to the Breadcrumbs.
* Season and mix well.
* Spoon the mixture into the loaf tin.
* Level the top and cover the tin with Foil.
* Bake for about 1½ hours.
* Turn out and serve in slices.

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