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Scotch Eggs

Cultural Context

Originating in the United Kingdom, Scotch eggs were traditionally served as a portable snack for picnics and outdoor gatherings. They combine hard-boiled eggs encased in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to golden perfection. This dish has become a beloved pub classic, with modern variations incorporating different meats and spices, enjoyed by many around the world.

BritishGBmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 large eggs
1 lb sausage meat
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
oil for frying

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sausage meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat while ground pork is often less expensive.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Honey mustard adds sweetness, while yellow mustard is more affordable.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is widely available.

1

Boil eggs for 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs.

2

Shock the eggs in an ice bath after boiling.

3

Flatten out the sausage meat.

4

Set up a breading station with one bowl of flour, one bowl of whipped eggs, and one bowl of a mixture of seasoned breadcrumbs and Panko breadcrumbs.

5

Dust the boiled eggs lightly with flour to help the sausage stick.

6

Wrap the sausage around each egg carefully, especially since they are soft-boiled.

7

Fry the sausage-wrapped eggs in oil until golden and crispy.

8

Transfer the fried eggs to the oven and bake for 10 minutes to finish cooking the sausage.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfryingmixingdredging

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlfrying pandeep fryerslotted spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

eggsgluten

Also Known As

Scotch Egg

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