Scotch Eggs Recipe
Two hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage, breaded and deep-fried. Served with marinara and stone-ground sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Scotch Eggs
For the Sauces
Method
Preparation of Eggs
- 1
Boil the Eggs
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the 4 large eggs and boil for 9-10 minutes. Once done, transfer them to an ice bath to cool for at least 5 minutes. Peel the eggs once cooled.
Assembly
- 2
Prepare the Sausage Mix
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of breakfast sausage, 1 tsp of salt, and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Mix well until combined.
- 3
Wrap the Eggs
Take a portion of the sausage mixture and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Place a peeled egg in the center and wrap the sausage around it, ensuring the egg is completely covered. Repeat for all eggs.
- 4
Frying
Serving
- 7
Prepare the Sauces
In small bowls, serve 1 cup of marinara sauce and 0.5 cup of stone-ground mustard alongside the Scotch eggs for dipping.
- 8
Plate and Serve
Cut the Scotch eggs in half to reveal the hard-boiled egg inside and serve with the prepared sauces.