Real Scotch Eggs

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Ingredients

  • 10 large eggs
  • 8 ounces cooked ham
  • 6 anchovy fillets
  • 4 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
  • 1 ounce vegetable oil
  • 1 ounce butter or 1 ounce bacon fat

Instructions

  1. beat 2 of the eggs in a shallow bowl.
  2. put other 8 eggs into saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil simmering for 5 minutes.
  3. plunge into cold water and peel, this method will produce a slightly softer egg yolk but still hard boiled.
  4. Finely chop ham and anchovies in processor.
  5. combine this with the breadcrumbs, mixed spice some freshly ground black pepper and most of the beaten egg.
  6. brush each boiled egg with the remaining beaten egg.
  7. mould the ham mix aroung the eggs with your hands.
  8. fry in oil and butter on a medium heat until brown all over.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

655 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.7g 31% DV
Total Fat 48.3g 62% DV
Carbs 39.7g 14% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1565.5mg 68% DV
Potassium 395mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 188.8mg 63% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 223.5mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 4% DV
Calcium 176.8mg 14% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Fish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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