Set a dry frying pan over a medium heat and fry the bacon for a few minutes, until the fat is rendered and the bacon just starts to colour. Add the onion and cook until softened but not coloured, adding a splash of oil if necessary. Set aside and allow to cool
Add the brandy and prunes, the bacon and onions and the remaining ingredients (except for the rashers of bacon) to a bowl and mix until well-combined. Fry a small portion of the mixture and taste to check the seasoning
Helen Graves is the author of the cookbook LIVE FIRE: Seasonal Barbecue Recipes and Stories of Live Fire Traditions, Old and New, and the editor of Pit, an independent magazine with roots in live fire cooking.
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