Kicked Up Scotch Eggs Recipes

DIJON SCOTCH EGGS

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Carefully lower 8 of the eggs into the boiling water one-by-one with a spoon and cook for 6 minutes. Prepare a bowl of ice water, then transfer the eggs to the bowl to stop the cooking process; let sit for at least 5 minutes. Carefully peel the eggs and set aside.
• Meanwhile, fill a large Dutch oven or heavy pot halfway with canola oil and heat over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the sausage, 1/4 cup of the mustard and half the parsley in a medium bowl and mix well. Divide the sausage mixture into 8 even balls. Flatten each ball into an oval in your hand, put a peeled egg in the middle of each and wrap the sausage mixture around to completely cover.
• Put the flour in a shallow dish. Crack the remaining egg into another shallow dish, add the remaining 1/4 cup mustard and beat with a fork until well combined. Put the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish. Dip the sausage-covered eggs first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumbs to coat.
• Carefully lower the coated eggs one-by-one into the hot oil with a slotted spoon (the oil temperature will drop to around 300 degrees F). Cook, adjusting the heat as needed to remain around 300 degrees F and turning the eggs to ensure even cooking, until golden brown all over and the sausage is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer the eggs to a paper-towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and the remaining parsley and gently roll the eggs a few times to coat. Cut each egg in half lengthwise and serve immediately with extra mustard.

SCOTCH EGGS

Steps:

• Mix together pork, fennel seed, sage, salt, and pepper. Divide into 8 equal portions. Form a patty in your hand with the first portion. Flatten patty, place egg inside, and keep rolling egg and meat in the palms of your hands, until a thin layer of meat coats the eggs. Repeat this procedure until all the eggs are coated with pork mixture. Chill 20 minutes.
• Dredge chilled, coated eggs first in bread crumbs, then in eggs and bread crumbs again. Chill 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat oil in a large stockpot or saucepan to deep fry temperature (350 degrees F). Fry eggs, 2 or 3 at a time, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to a roasting pan and bake 10 minutes. To serve, arrange a bed of Watercress Salad on each serving plate. Slice eggs in half and place 4 halves on top of each salad. Garnish with tomato slices and dollops of Horseradish and Mustard and Mayonnaise for dipping. Serve while eggs are warm.
• Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Tear watercress into bite sized pieces and toss with dressing. Reserve in refrigerator.
• Blend ingredients together and refrigerate until ready to use.

SCOTCH EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place eggs in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs sit in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and peel.
• Flatten the sausage and make a patty to surround each egg. Very lightly flour the sausage and coat with beaten egg. Roll in bread crumbs to cover evenly.
• Deep fry until golden brown, or pan fry while making sure each side is well cooked. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• Cut in half and serve over a bed of lettuce and sliced tomatoes for garnish. If mustard is desired it looks beautiful over this.

CRUNCHY SCOTCH EGGS WITH HORSERADISH AND PICKLES

Steps:

• Place 4 eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat; remove from heat and cover for 3 minutes. Uncover and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Peel eggs under running cold water and pat dry.
• Using a mortar and pestle or the back of a knife, mash the garlic with a pinch of salt until a paste forms. In a medium bowl, knead together the sausage, garlic paste and horseradish until just combined. Divide into 4 equal portions.
• In a small bowl, lightly beat the remaining 2 eggs. Place the flour and panko in separate bowls. Coat each hard-boiled egg in flour and then enclose each one completely in a sausage patty, molding the sausage into place. Dredge the sausage-coated eggs in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip them in the beaten eggs, letting the excess drip off, and roll them in the panko, coating well.
• Fill a medium pot with 1/2-inch oil. Heat to 350 degrees, or until the oil is shimmering and bubbling slightly around the edges. Fry the eggs, 2 at a time, turning them occasionally until golden and cooked through, about 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and serve while still warm, with pickles.