How To Make Scotch Egg With April Bloomfield

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.

Grind the shoulder meat and salted back fat together for a finer texture.

Add pounded sage to the meat mixture and mix well without overworking it.

Prepare a boiled egg by boiling it for 7 minutes, then drop it into the sausage mixture.

Encapsulate the boiled egg with the sausage mixture by pressing it down until fully encased.

Coat the encased egg in flour to help the egg stick.

Dip the floured egg in beaten egg to ensure it's fully covered.

Roll the egg in breadcrumbs to coat it evenly.

Heat oil and fry the eggs for 9 minutes, setting a timer for this duration.

Check the eggs after frying; they should be golden and slightly moist.

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