Fan-Tested Hairy Bikers Recipes
This Hairy Bikers Black Forest gateau is a rich chocolate sponge layered with Morello cherry jam, dried sour cherries, and whipped cream. It comes from their Big Book of Baking and serves 12 in about 2 hours. I love making this for special occasions because the food processor sponge is so simple to throw together. …
This smoky BBQ pulled pork is made with a pork shoulder, a bold spice rub and a rich homemade barbecue sauce. The meat is slow-cooked for five hours until it falls apart, then shredded and tossed in the sauce. It takes around 5 hours in the oven and serves 8. I make this every summer …
This rich banoffee pie is made with a chocolate oaty biscuit base, buttery toffee, sliced bananas, and whipped double cream. The Hairy Bikers skip boiling the can and make the toffee on the hob instead. Ready in under an hour with no baking, this classic British dessert serves 12. I love making this for weekend …
This classic Cornish pasty recipe from the Hairy Bikers is made with a buttery shortcrust pastry filled with tender beef, potatoes, swede, and onion. Each pasty bakes into a golden, D-shaped parcel with a crisp crimped edge and a rich, savoury filling. This recipe serves 6 and takes about 70 minutes plus chilling time. I …
This Hairy Bikers chicken noodle soup is made with chicken carcasses, drumsticks, carrots, celery, leek and a herb bundle simmered low and slow. The result is a rich, golden broth loaded with tender chicken and noodles. It takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and serves 6. I love making this after a Sunday roast. The …
This homemade baked beans recipe is made with dried haricot beans, pancetta, muscovado sugar, and cider vinegar. The result is a rich, tangy sauce that beats any tin. Ready in under 3 hours, it serves 8. I make a big batch of these every few weeks and freeze portions for quick breakfasts. They taste even …
This classic Yorkshire pudding recipe from the Hairy Bikers uses plain flour, eggs, and full-fat milk baked in smoking hot oil until golden and puffed. Rest the batter for at least an hour for tall, crispy puddings with soft, airy centres. Ready in about 40 minutes plus resting time. I make these every Sunday without …
This stuffed pork fillet from the Hairy Bikers pairs tender pork with rich black pudding and streaky bacon. A silky apple, mushroom and cider sauce brings everything together for a stunning centrepiece. Ready in about an hour, it serves 4 generously. I first made this for a weekend dinner party and the combination of black …
This creamy smoked haddock risotto is made with flaked undyed haddock, leeks, Arborio rice, white wine, Parmesan, and a squeeze of fresh lemon. It is proper comfort food that feels special but takes no real effort. Serves 2 in about 50 minutes. I make this on Friday nights when I want something that feels like …
This savoury roast chicken is made with a whole chicken, fresh rosemary and thyme, lemon, and garlic. It roasts until the skin turns crispy and golden while the meat stays juicy and tender. Ready in under 2 hours, it serves 4 and makes a perfect Sunday lunch. I make this roast chicken almost every weekend …