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Scotch Eggs

Scotch Eggs are a delightful combination of hard-boiled eggs wrapped in seasoned sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried to golden perfection. A classic British pub snack that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

    • 1 quart oil for frying
    • 4 large eggs
    • 2 pounds bulk pork sausage

Coating:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 4 cups dried bread crumbs, seasoned

Instructions

  1. Boil Eggs: Boil the eggs until hard-boiled, then peel and set aside.
  2. Prepare Sausage Mixture: Divide the sausage meat into four portions and flatten each portion. Encase a boiled egg in each portion, ensuring it’s fully covered.
  3. Coat Eggs: Roll the sausage-coated eggs in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Fry Scotch Eggs: Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the coated eggs until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Serve: Let the Scotch Eggs cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can refrigerate the uncooked Scotch Eggs for a few hours before frying to help them hold their shape better.
  • Feel free to experiment with different seasonings in the sausage mixture for added flavor.

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Keywords: British recipe, pub snack, fried appetizer