Yes, you’ve got the option to make this gastropub staple at home!
Don’t be surprised if friends come knocking on your door with beer on hand.
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Scotch eggs hold a special place in my mind.
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It is so wonderfully delicious, especially after a few pints.
Read on to learn how to make Scotch eggs in your own kitchen!
One story says that they were created for wealthy travelers at a London department store.
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In any event, the dish has been around for a long time and its delicious.
Tips for Each Step
Boil the eggs: The first task is to hard boil the eggs.
I prefer and recommend using a hard-boiled egg for the first few times.
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Then, you’re able to absolutely change it up to soft-boiled eggs.
Wrap the eggs with sausage: Be sure the hard-boiled eggs are cooled and peeled.
A tiny amount of cornstarch helps the sausage bind.
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Before wrapping the eggs with sausage, the eggs should be very dry so the sausage sticks to them.
Use a paper towel to pat them dry.
Bread the eggs: Let the sausage-wrapped eggs chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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This will firm up the sausage and make it easier to work with.
After you dredge the eggs in the flour, be sure to tap off extra flour.
You just need a very light coating of flour for to give he whisked eggs something to stick to.
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Be very careful when adding the eggs to the oil.
They are heavy and will splash oil if you drop them in.
I like to use a slotted spoon to help lower them one by one.
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Dont crowd your frying pot.
Fry in batches of 2 to 3 eggs so the oil stays hot.
This is a handy tool to help keep an eye on the temperature.
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Dips Galore
Scotch eggs can be served with a variety of dipping sauces.
Personally, I like honey mustard dipping sauce, so I included a recipe for one below.
The remaining egg will be used to coat the Scotch eggs.
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Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Drain the eggs into a colander set in the sink.
Rinse them with cold running water for 30 seconds.
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Peel, rinse, and dry them off with paper towels.
In a medium bowl, combine the breakfast sausage, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, and dried thyme.
Divide the sausage mixture into 6 even portions.
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Place a peeled egg right in the middle.
Wrap the sausage around egg, forming it into the shape of the egg.
Wrap the remaining eggs.
Place them on a plate and pop them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mustard and honey.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until youre ready to serve the Scotch eggs.
Place 3 shallow bowls side by side.
Add the flour into the first.
Whisk the remaining egg in the second bowl and add the breadcrumbs in the last bowl.
Removed the eggs from the fridge.
Working with 1 egg at a time, dredge it in the flour.
Tap off any excess flour before you dip it in the whisked egg.
Allow any excess egg to drip off before you dredge it with breadcrumbs and transfer it onto a plate.
Bread the remaining eggs.
In a medium pot, add the oil and bring it up to 350F over medium-high heat.
Use a slotted spoon to gently lower 3 Scotch eggs into the hot oil one by one.
Fry them for about 8 minutes, until evenly golden brown.
If the eggs arent completed submerged in the oil, flip them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Transfer them onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain.
Fry the remaining batch.
Serve them warm, garnished with chives and the honey mustard sauce on the side.
These are hearty fare, and 1 makes the perfect snack.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Scotch eggs reheat wellpop them in a 350F oven for 10 minutes, until warmed through.
No need to refry them.
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