Scotch Egg Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

A hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage, breaded, and fried. Served with house-made hot mustard.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Eggs
Place the eggs in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil, and cook for 8-10 minutes. Remove and place in an ice bath to cool.
2
Prepare the Sausage Mixture
In a bowl, season the pork sausage meat with salt and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
3
Wrap the Eggs
Once the eggs are cooled, peel them and roll each egg in the seasoned sausage meat, making sure to cover the egg completely.
4
Bread the Eggs
Dredge each sausage-wrapped egg in flour, then dip in beaten egg (if desired), and finally coat in breadcrumbs.
5
Fry the Scotch Eggs
In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully lower the breaded eggs into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
6
Serve
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with house-made hot mustard on the side.