Scotch Egg Recipe

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1. 01

   Season the Sausage

   First, dissolve the 1 stock cube in 3 cups water. In a medium bowl, combine the 300 g ground sausage with the dissolved stock, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 pinch pepper.

   Mix everything thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly distributed and the sausage is well seasoned.

   7 min
2. 02

   Wrap the Eggs

   Divide the seasoned ground sausage mixture into 5 equal portions. Flatten each portion into an oval or disc, making sure it's large enough to completely encase one hard-boiled egg.

   Carefully place one of the 5 hard-boiled eggs in the center of each sausage portion. Mold the sausage around it, ensuring the egg is fully covered and sealed, with no gaps.

   8 min
3. 03

   Bread the Eggs

   Set up your dredging station: put 2 cups all-purpose flour in one shallow dish, beat the 1 egg in a second shallow dish, and place 2 cups breadcrumbs in a third.

   Roll each sausage-wrapped egg first in the flour, tapping off any excess. Then dip it in the beaten egg, letting any extra drip off, and finally coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently so they adhere well to the sausage.

   10 min
4. 04

   Heat the Oil

   Pour the 5 servings oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or a deep fryer, making sure there's enough to fully submerge the Scotch eggs. Heat the oil to 170°C (340°F), using a thermometer to ensure it's at the correct temperature before you start frying.

   5 min
5. 05

   Fry the Scotch Eggs

   Carefully lower 2-3 breaded Scotch eggs into the hot oil, taking care not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 8-10 minutes, turning them occasionally, until the sausage is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are a deep golden brown and crisp.

   Remove the Scotch eggs with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat this process with any remaining eggs.

   15 min