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Scotch Eggs Recipe

Janette Fuschi
Scotch Eggs are a traditional British food that combines two of your favorites: sausage and eggs. It can't get any better!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 705 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • small pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 5 Egg 1 whisked
  • 12 ounces Pork Sausage
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 quart Canola Oil For frying

Instructions
 

  • To a mixing bowl, add the mustards, white wine vinegar, honey and black pepper, whisk to combine and set aside.
  • To a saucepan, add the eggs and add water to cover the eggs.
  • Bring to a boil, then turn off and let the eggs sit for 15 minutes in the hot water.
  • After 15 minutes drain the eggs and add to a bowl of cool water for 5 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes, tap the eggs on the counter to crack the eggshells and peel the eggs. Set aside to cool.
  • Add the sausage meat to a bowl and mix in the dried parsley, sage and thyme.
  • To a shallow bowl add the whisked egg, to another shallow bowl the flour and the same with the breadcrumbs mixed with the salt and pepper, set aside.
  • Add canola oil to a high-sided pan and bring to a temperature of 325°F on a candy thermometer. You can also test the temperature by adding a little of the breadcrumbs; if they sizzle it’s ready.
  • Sprinkle a clean surface with flour and take 1/4 of the meat and spread out flat onto a surface. If it sticks to your hands, dust your hands with flour.
  • Place a cooled egg in the center and wrap the meat around the egg, packing tightly and shaping into a nice oval. Repeat with all the eggs.
  • Take one of the meat-covered eggs and roll in the egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs until well covered. Set aside. Repeat with all the eggs.
  • Fry the eggs in the oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes until golden brown turning halfway through.
  • Drain and serve with the mustard sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 705kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 33gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 2409mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9g
Keyword Appetizers, British, Eggs, Family Meals and Snacks, Pork, Sausage, Snacks
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