Best Real Scotch Eggs Recipes

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REAL SCOTCH EGGS



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Just delicious, great 1/4d with drinks or whole for light lunch, marvellous for picniks. Recipe from Two Fat Ladies.

Provided by lindseylcw

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 large eggs
8 ounces cooked ham
6 anchovy fillets
4 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1 ounce vegetable oil
1 ounce butter or 1 ounce bacon fat

Steps:

  • beat 2 of the eggs in a shallow bowl.
  • put other 8 eggs into saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil simmering for 5 minutes.
  • plunge into cold water and peel, this method will produce a slightly softer egg yolk but still hard boiled.
  • Finely chop ham and anchovies in processor.
  • combine this with the breadcrumbs, mixed spice some freshly ground black pepper and most of the beaten egg.
  • brush each boiled egg with the remaining beaten egg.
  • mould the ham mix aroung the eggs with your hands.
  • fry in oil and butter on a medium heat until brown all over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.9, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 269.3, Sodium 345, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 18.2

REAL SCOTCH EGGS



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These are as enjoyable to make as they are to eat. In Britian they are eaten cold like we do our deviled eggs, here in our pubs or at home they are usually eaten warm or hot. How about Scotch Eggs, an entree that's usually associated picnics in Great Britain. Scotch Eggs are to the English like potato salad is to us here in...

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 medium eggs, hard boiled (farm fresh)
1 1/2 lb quality sausage meat
6 sprig(s) cilantro, fresh (organic finely chopped)
4 sage leaves, fresh (organic finely chopped)
1 tsp mustard powder (english)
1 lemon zest, grated (organic)
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch pepper, fresh ground
flour, for dredging
2 large eggs, lightly beaten (farm fresh)
fine white breadcrumbs
oil, for deep-frying

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the eggs in boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain; cool in bowl of ice water and peel.
  • 2. Mix the sausage meat, herbs, mustard, lemon, salt and pepper, then divide into 8 balls. Flatten each ball into a disc large enough to encase an egg. Place the egg in the center and wrap in sausage. One at a time, roll the egg in the flour, dip in beaten egg, and then roll in breadcrumbs.
  • 3. Heat oil, about 3 inches deep, in a pan until hot enough that a breadcrumb sizzles when dropped in. Deep-fry the eggs for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once or twice to ensure even browning. Drain on paper towels. 1hr 20min total time...chilling time 2-4 hrs best eaten with in 24 hours.....

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