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Traditional Scotch Eggs

The scotch eggs were always my favorite recipe at family picnics. They were always prepared in no time at all and the end result was always extremely impressive. I have refined the recipe over several years and am very pleased with the crispy exterior and perfectly soft interior that this version offers. Boiled eggs are coated in sausage mixture and fried until breaded. Enjoy your meal!

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Ingredients

number of servings
6
  • 6 large Eggs plus two for breading Added to
  • 500 g Breakfast sausage Added to
  • 75 g Breadcrumbs Added to
  • 60 g self-rising flour Added to
  • Rapeseed oil or sunflower oil, for deep-frying Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
  • Optional: parsley, to garnish Added to
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Directions

30 min.
1. Step

To prepare Scotch Eggs, cook the eggs in boiling water for about 9 minutes for a soft yolk. For a hard-boiled egg, cook them for about 12 minutes. Use an egg timer to guarantee the perfect cooking time. Carefully peel the eggs and set aside.

2. Step

Divide the sausages evenly into six pieces. I recommend using fresh sausages as they give the scotch eggs a great flavor.

3. Step

Wrap each egg in a portion of the sausage mixture. Make sure that each egg is completely covered.

4. Step

Bread each coated egg by dipping it first in the flour, then in the beaten extra egg and finally in the breadcrumbs. You can repeat this process for a particularly crispy outer layer.

5. Step

Heat the oil in a deep pan or saucepan until it is hot enough for a crumb of bread to sizzle in it. Make sure that the oil is not too hot, otherwise the scotch eggs will burn on the outside and remain raw on the inside.

6. Step

Fry each egg in the hot oil until golden brown. This should take about 4-5 minutes per side. Then place the scotch eggs on kitchen paper to soak up any excess fat.

7. Step

Leave the scotch eggs to cool for a few minutes and then serve them warm. Garnish with parsley if desired. They taste just as good when cooled, making them an ideal picnic dish.

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