scotch egg

a hardboiled egg encased in sausage meat, rolled in breadcrumbs and then fried. fried. fried.

scotch egg recipe

6 hard-boiled eggs, well chilled (i try to cook them to just past soft boiled stage, then stick them in the coldest part of the fridge to firm up)
1 pound good quality sausage meat (i used ground turkey meat, seasoned with sage, white pepper, salt and a tiny bit of maple syrup)
1/2 cup AP flour
1-2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup panko-style bread crumbs
Vegetable oil for frying

peel eggs; divide sausage into 6 portions.
roll each egg in flour then press and shape a portion of the sausage around each egg.
dip sausage-wrapped eggs into beaten egg and roll in panko.
heat oil to 350˚F .
cook each egg for 4-5 minutes (longer if shallow frying--constantly turn the eggs around for best results) or until sausage is cooked and browned.

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ddot. says:

perfect plate for this beauty. how did you deal with the frying...? i know its not you favourite task in the world...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

maomau says:

wow, u fried it perfectly w/out the yolk turning green. love the plate. then again u always have cool dishware. :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

manthatcooks says:

Lovely perfect work. I love scotch eggs.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

chotda says:

hallo miss saffron! you know, i haven't fried anything in so long that it was almost enjoyable frying these. shallow fry, had to turn them over once. flipped through a magazine whilst waiting for each side (4-5 minutes each)

maomau, you are going to see this plate again, i luff it much. i found it in a bargain shop, there's something wrong with the transfer of the pattern (the red and yellow lines don't intersect in the middle perfectly), but i like it that way.

also, i boiled the eggs to just past soft boil stage then stuck them in the coldest part of the refrigerator to get them super cold before peeling them--i was hoping the second cooking would keep them a little runny, but this worked out well anyway :)

ah, manthatcooks, ta. me too.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

u m a m i says:

I love scotch eggs too, these look very yummy.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

sugarfreak says:

Wow! They're beautiful! Is this a traditional recipe?
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

losanjealous ryan says:

NICE
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

a shadow of my future self says:

Well sliced.

Scotch eggs. Mmmmmhhhhaha,

YOU do some great food stuff.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

pengrin™ says:

OMG -- that looks so good...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

*hui-mei-98 says:

oh my - i need one of these!! *0*
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Rice and D says:

These look amazing. And great picture, too.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

vinia says:

Great picture. But I've never tasted this stuff. Hope to find recipe. I can try making some of these.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

finalgirl says:

mmmm...i'm so hungry now!

:)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

The Dafinator says:

oh my i love this... my mom used to make it!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

bunchofpants says:

Wow, that's a little work of art.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

chotda says:

umami, these were quite yummy--i used a homemade sausage using turkey meat and seasoned with dried sage, white pepper and salt.

sugarfreak, i've heard it's a traditional scottish recipe. i don't know a single scot who eats them, though! in england i've seen these sort of prepackaged mini ones that are cute, but have some sort of dodgy egg salad filling. these are PERFECT for bento, because they are very good at room temperature/cold.

ryan, i'll make sure to have some of these for you when i get back to la

dodds, oh no, you're laughing. does this qualify as pub grub?

pengrin, it's great! compact and portable.

kate, they're a little unwieldy to eat (really, when did eggs get so big? i think these must've been originally made with very small eggs), but sort of like a more compact and tastier breakfast sandwich.

amy, one is all you need :)

rice and d, thanks! you should try one, they're quite tasty.

vinia, i'll post the recipe in the description soon.

finalgirl, after eating one of these, you won't be hungry for a very long time--they are quite filling.

daphne, wow, my mom would find the whole shaping and breading thing too tedious. lucky girl.

bunch, it's like a little pop art meatloaf!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

The Original Sean says:

I am so gonna cook these tomorrow!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

DonnaGrayson says:

Looks wonderful !
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

belsandy says:

i love eggs and this is awesome! just wondering why u need to roll the eggs in flour first before wrapping with the meat? do they stick better this way?
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Peace Dog says:

Damn, my favorite restaraunt that isn't open anymore, used to have the best scotch eggs, seeing these just brought back an old craving
:( Well done !!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

losanjealous ryan says:

i love scotch eggs - haven't had them in forever. and hey! next time you get back in town i gotta give you all your lemon dishes back!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

noodlepie says:

And now for your next trick

www.blogjam.com/2005/05/15/scotch-ostrich-egg /
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

colorfulexpressions says:

I can just taste this photo . . . thanks for sharing!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

colorfulexpressions says:

Well, look at that! You're #1 on Explore/Interestingness CALENDAR right now! Guess those flickrites must have made your recipe!!! Yummmmmmeee!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

chotda says:

beanrunner, take photos!

donna, they were :)

belsandy, you need to roll the eggs in flour so the sausage meat sticks to the egg. i've seen some made where they don't use flour (sometimes egg, sometimes nothing), and you get a big gap where the egg sort of rolls around in the sausage meat like a trapped hamster in an exercise ball. i personally prefer that there isn't a gap.

peacedog, wow, where was this restaurant?

ryan, i'll fill them with stuff for you :)

pieman, oh my giddy aunt. wtf??? how do you bite into that?

colorful, thanks for looking!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mandyonearth [deleted] says:

Yummy I havn't seen scotch eggs in years. Excelent shot !
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

chotda says:

colorful, funny, people must be hungry today! thanks for letting me know.

mandy, thanks! they're still yummy :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Jess Hutch says:

My stomach is rumbling now! Great shot!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

AZTransplant/Nicki says:

Thanks for posting this. I live in the U.S. and have not heard of these, but they look delicious! I'll print your receipe so I can try them sometime!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Splintar says:

never seen anything like this. very interesting and I'd like to try it
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Adrian MB says:

This gets a trophy!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

un-understand says:

I ate a scotch egg, the first in ages, on a road trip yesterday (the day of your photo in flickr's interestingness calendar). Freaky!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

bobparsisson says:

you should try the free range egg and sosmix version......still fab and cruilty free.................nice......mmmmmmmmmmmm.. ...........
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert Gebhard says:

looks delicious!

seen at explore/intresting/2006/10/24
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Lina's Photography says:

Yam, yam, looks so good!!!
I will try to make those!
It seems like an easy thing to cook
:) Will see if I can mess this one up :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Purrrpl_Haze says:

Looks tasty!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Chocolate Quilt Mom says:

Wow, this is one of the most curious things I've seen today!

Great photo!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Dunny says:

chotda grats on the number one pic of the day ; ) this looks tasty
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Dominik Truschner says:

Wonderful recipe! I have another one: Boiled eggs (but not hard boiled!) coated with breadcrumbs. I'll put the recipe and a picture next time I make this.

But it's a little bit tricky... ;-)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

chicka boom says:

Congratulations! This image is currently (or was recently) one of
Flickr's Top 10 most interesting photos for 24 Oct 2006. (It is/was on
page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Top 10
Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

rehmansa_ff says:

Congrats....You have done it very nicely .We are waiting for another.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

chotda says:

seriously, flickrites the world over have a case of the munchies today....
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

WisDoc says:

Wow, this looks so delicious! I've had scotch eggs before and I crave them!! Thank you so much for sharing the recipte - I will be happily making them soon!!

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Seen in the interestingness archives. (?)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mobtownblues says:

Mmmm, scotch eggs.

Rachel (Sugarfreak) -- they serve them at Bertha's for tea!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

sugarfreak says:

No way! Huh...but will that really make me want to go to Fells Pt...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mobtownblues says:

Why not? Hit Bertha's for scotch eggs, then over to the Horse You Came In On for some shooters and Bon Jovi covers -- rock!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Neil Zone says:

Yummmmm!

I love scotch eggs - definately a recipe to use in the future :)

Thanks
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

filmwolf says:

I've heard of these before, but this is the first picture I've ever seen of them. Looks pretty tasty to me. Sort of a sausage omelet in reverse...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Varyamo says:

Mmmmmmm delicious!!!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Pink Sherbet Photography says:

YUM!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Abigail Lee says:

That looks SO delicious!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Raelene G says:

Man I'm eating a cranberry wrap right now, and just looking at those eggs are making my mouth water even more
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

WomanChild says:

I have always wanted to make these and eat them and now I will! Thanks! They look scrumptious!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

buzzstuff says:

Yes, please!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

secretsamba says:

:P that looks delicious!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Hannah & family says:

that's the most beautiful scotch egg I've ever seen.
nice one!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

PortugePunk says:

I'm not sure if this looks good or not. haha. I would try it.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

*The Boy From Cerrado says:

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Seen in the interestingness archives. (?)
(gallery & instructions)[?]
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

J.D.Hoyt [deleted] says:

That is so awesome!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

British American says:

Yum. I used to eat these as a kid in England. I miss them now that I live in the USA. Never thought of making them myself. I didn't even think that you could. Well, not that we have a deep fryer.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

a shadow of my future self says:

Pub grub yes.

WE did them for quite a while.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

a shadow of my future self says:

But not as well presented...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Joanna McLeod says:

i dont like scotch eggs
but this sure as hell makes me want one
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Fernanda_Ferreira says:

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

siyg says:

ph my goodness, i haven't cooked anything in so long but this makes me want to whip out a frying pan! and i have all the ingredients on hand, too! thanks!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

sarahwasmund says:

This is great! We enjoy Scotch eggs at the cabin every summer! Great shot!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

brulak_mirka says:

This looks so delicious! I use to order these type of yummy eggs from vendors on the streets in Ooty, India. I wonder if there is a connection historically. Great photo too.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Fieren says:

makes me hungry.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

kelpenhagen says:

YUMMMMM!!!! Nice cooking and pic!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

sharongee says:

Such a beautiful picture of a favorite snack -- thanks for photo and recipe!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

lukemontague says:

amazing.

me and my friend want to eat it.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

chotda says:

(laughing) case of the munchies, luke? you've got skills, here's the recipe--to the kitchen with ya, laddie!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Toni Girl says:

Can I have it? :D That looks awesome!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Photosynthetique says:

That's totally weird, yet...I...must...try...eating...one...
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

uae_737 says:

looooooooooooool
nice shot
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Spicy-Shots says:

scary but I'd eat it in a second
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

rovingI says:

I've seen a lot of scotch eggs on sale but they did not look very appetising...but after seeing your photo I think I'll try one.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

farrellia says:

Yum! My fave! Great pic and thanks for including the recipe!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

藍家相本  says:

interesting!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

suttonhoo says:

holy cow -- looks SO good.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Jackie5 says:

what pretty eggs!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Damselfly says:

OMG...they look gorgeous! I'm hungry again!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Marta Tenenbaum says:

This was my favourite dish as a kid. My used to cook these eggs a lot but these were not called "scotch eggs"...I can't remember what we called them though.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

shinnygogo says:

Yummy , and a great macro to boot ! Nice Pix !
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Verrito* says:

uyyyyy!!! qué rico!!! quero aprender!

:P
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

nick4900 says:

Heart attack on a plate, but oh so very good!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

noodlepie says:

Blinkin' nora - this pic took on a life of it's own, huh?
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

chotda says:

the scotch egg that ruled the world!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

noodlepie says:

So, it's like Presdient Bush, but more edible?
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

chotda says:

bahahahaaaaa. definitely more edible.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jessie~ "global non-compliance" says:

my mouth is watering... literally :) thanks for including the recipe!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Harraz says:

Grear shot..well done..
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

sfgirlbybay says:

my godmother used to make me these. yum, delicious. they always remind me of her. sweet, funny, dramatic mary. she was like my auntie mame! thanks for the memory.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

chotda says:

ah, that's lovely. glad to be of service. happy new year!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Beltazar says:

public this photo on www.flickr.com/groups/cibibevande/
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Ladolcerita says:

Horrible and delicious, all in one lump. Great shot.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

gustaf wallen says:

Gorgeous looking egg and so inviting!

Please consider adding your photo in Come and get it group.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

a shadow of my future self says:

I will always LOVE Scotch eggs.

And will ALWAYS be amazed at how many people faved this pic.

It must break numerous Scotch Egg records. Yummy.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

chotda says:

really, it's astounding. i thought people were just hungry that day, but it seems be a continuing hunger.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Saipan_Jack says:

That looks great! (The food and the photo!)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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