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Scotch Egg

Cultural Context

Scotch Eggs originated in England, likely created in the 18th century as a portable snack for travelers. Traditionally, they consist of a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried. This dish has become a popular picnic food and pub snack, enjoyed for its hearty, satisfying nature. Today, variations exist worldwide, including vegetarian versions and different flavor profiles, showcasing its adaptability and enduring appeal.

BritishGBmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground sausage meat
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup flour
to taste water
1 cup 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 leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko adds crunch, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly alternative.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Honey mustard adds sweetness, while yellow mustard is widely available and cheap.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, but vegetable oil is often less expensive.

1

Boil the eggs for 10 minutes.

2

Let the eggs sit in a bowl of ice and cold water for 10 minutes.

3

Mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into the ground sausage meat.

4

Divide the sausage mixture into six portions.

5

Line a plate with cling film.

6

Take half of each portion and make a little patty.

7

Place one egg in the center of the patty.

8

Form the sausage around the egg into an egg shape.

9

Heat oil for frying.

10

Fry the scotch eggs for 7 minutes on low flame.

11

Cut the scotch egg to see what it looks like inside.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfryingmixingcoating

Equipment Needed

potbowlfrying pandeep fryerslotted spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

egggluten

Also Known As

Scotch Eggs

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