What is "haslet"

Haslet \Has"let\ (h[a^]s"l[e^]t), n. [F. h[^a]telettes broil, for hastelettes, fr. F. haste spit; cf. L. hasta spear, and also OHG. harst gridiron.] The edible viscera, as the heart, liver, etc., of a beast, esp. of a hog. [Written also harslet.]

n. 1 The internal organs of an animal, especially the heart and liver of a pig. 2 A meatloaf made of that (and seasoning).

n. heart and liver and other edible viscera especially of hogs; usually chopped and formed into a loaf and braised

In British English, Haslet, (also spelled 'Acelet'), refers to a pork meatloaf with herbs, originally from Lincolnshire. The word is derived from the Old French hastilles meaning entrails. In Lincolnshire, haslet (pronounced 'hacelet' locally) is typically made from stale white bread, ground pork, sage, salt and black pepper. It is typically served cold with pickles and salad, or as a sandwich filling. In England, it is commonly sold on a delicatessen counter.

Welsh haslet is traditionally made from finely minced potatoes, pigs' liver and onions.

Haslet (in North American English) refers to the heart, lungs, liver, stomach, and other edible viscera of an animal, usually a hog. In the U.S. South, these entrails are traditionally removed in one piece at hog-killing time and given to the poor.

Haslet is a herbed pork meatloaf.

Haslet may also refer to:

• Haslet, Texas, United States

• John Haslet (1727-1777), American clergyman and soldier
• Joseph Haslet (1769-1823), American farmer and politician