Scotch Egg Recipe

Name: Scotch Egg Recipe
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Scotish
Ingredients: 4 Hard boiled egg's; 400 g sausage meat (8 sausages); 1 teaspoon of Nutmeg; 1 pinch of Chilli Flakes; A handful of chopped Chives; 2 Eggs; 100 g Plain Flour; 100 g Bread Crumbs; 2 litres of vegetable Oil

By Jon Andrew

About This Recipe

Scotch Eggs fall into that category of, what to do with minced meat. There are many similar type ideas to a Scotch Egg such as a Gala Pie, (Pork Pie) , Meatloaf and even Meatballs as they are all made from a type of Minced Beef, or Pork.

Scotch eggs are hard boiled eggs encased in a sausage meat shell and coated in breadcrumbs. I like my Scotch Eggs a bit runny in the middle , so you are going to need to get the timing of these spot on, but if you get it right these Scotch eggs are delicious.

You can serve them Hot or Cold as a buffet food or as a part of a Ploughman's Lunch with Pickled Onions, Cheese and Pickle. ...

History of the Scotch Egg
The Scotch egg, a popular British snack, boasts a rich and somewhat debated history that traces back to the 18th century.

Its origins are often attributed to the culinary traditions of England, although some suggest that it may have been inspired by similar dishes from other cultures, such as the Indian scotch egg known as "nargisi kofta."

The earliest recorded mention of the Scotch egg appears in a 1809 recipe by the renowned food writer and cook, Edward Smith, who described a dish of hard-boiled eggs encased in sausage meat and breadcrumbs, then deep-fried or baked.

This delicious combination of flavours and textures quickly gained popularity, becoming a staple in British picnics and gatherings.

Over the years, variations of the Scotch egg have emerged, with some incorporating different types of meat or even vegetarian alternatives, yet the classic version remains a cherished part of British culinary heritage, often enjoyed with a side of mustard or chutney.

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Serves: Four

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Cook in: 20 min

Prep: 50 min

Equipment:
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What is a Scotch Egg?

A Scotch egg is a traditional British dish consisting of a hard or soft-boiled egg encased in seasoned sausage meat, which is then coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried or baked.

This savory snack is often served cold and is popular as a picnic item or pub fare.

How to make a Scotch Egg

Cuisine: Scotish

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Ingredients Nutrition Cost

4 Hard boiled egg's

For the Case
400 g sausage meat (8 sausages)
1 teaspoon of Nutmeg
1 pinch of Chilli Flakes
A handful of chopped Chives

For the Outer Crust
2 Eggs *
100 g Plain Flour
100 g Bread Crumbs

Other ingredients
2 litres of vegetable Oil

*Contains eggNut free

Nutrition:
This is based on a single egg
151g serving

Calories: 412High
Protein: 20g
Fat: 26g
Carbohydrates: 23gHigh
Fiber: 1.2g
Sugar: 2.1g

High caloriesHigh Carbs.Low sugar

Cost to make:
£5.52 / $ (Est.)

*Prices may vary.

Cooking Instructions

Boiling the Eggs

Put the four eggs into boiling water and then reduce the heat to a high simmer for 4 minutes or until the eggs are just hard boiled.
You can check this by spinning the egg on a surface , if the egg stands up on it's end it is over cooked. If it almost stands up then it is perfect.

For the Case

Skin your sausages and squash up into sausage meat in a bowl
Add your nutmeg & Chilli's and mix together well
Mix in the chopped Chives

For the Outer Crust

Crack the two eggs into a bowl and mix with a fork
Fill another container with Plain Flour
Fill a third container with Bread Crumbs

Getting it all together

Peel the four eggs , then set aside in a fridge to cool down.
Heat the Vegetable oil in a pan to 150 c.
Put each egg at a time into the flour and coat.
With a floured hand , take about an ounce of sausage meat and make a flat patty in your hand.
Put the egg in the patty , and form the meat around the egg , to fully encase it.

Roll the Scotch egg in the flour.
Next soak it all over in the egg wash.
Now put the egg into the bread crumbs and fully coat it.
The egg is now ready to go into the oil for about 5 minutes , until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
You can cook the eggs further in an oven for about 10 minutes, to ensure they are fully cooked.

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Chefs Tips

It is a great idea to make your own sausage meat for this recipe.

Variations

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