Heart Casserole

Ingredients

 * 2 large or 4 small hearts
 * 4 oz bread crumbs
 * 1 medium onion, finely chopped
 * 3 tbsp melted butter
 * 1 tsp ground ginger
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * 2 tbsp seasoned flour
 * 1 oz lard (fat)
 * 1 pt stock
 * 12 small white onions, peeled

Directions

 * 1) Wash the hearts, slit open, remove any large blood vessels or gristle and wash again.
 * 2) Fill with a stuffing made of bread crumbs, chopped onion, melted butter, ground ginger and seasoning.
 * 3) Tie the hearts firmly together in their original shape with string, dredge with seasoned flour and brown quickly in the hot fat.
 * 4) Place in a casserole dish with the stock, cover and bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 2½ hours, basting and turning them frequently.
 * 5) Add the onions for the last 45 minutes of the cooking time.