Scotch Egg
Soft-boiled egg wrapped in sausage and breadcrumbs. · United Kingdom
Soft-boiled egg wrapped in sausage and breadcrumbs.
About Scotch Egg
A boiled egg is encased in seasoned sausage meat, coated in breadcrumb and fried or baked, ideally leaving the yolk just soft. It is a picnic and pub classic across Britain.
🏛️ History & Culture
The Scotch egg's origins are debated, with a popular but unverified claim tracing it to the London department store Fortnum & Mason in the 18th century. Other accounts suggest it evolved from earlier Anglo-Indian or British picnic fare, but no single story is definitively proven.
Traditionally, a boiled egg is wrapped in seasoned sausage meat, breaded, and fried or baked, with the yolk often left soft. Across the UK, variations include using different meats or spices, and it is commonly served cold as a picnic staple or warm in pubs with mustard or pickles.
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Scotch Egg — frequently asked questions
What is Scotch Egg?
A boiled egg is encased in seasoned sausage meat, coated in breadcrumb and fried or baked, ideally leaving the yolk just soft. It is a picnic and pub classic across Britain.
What is Scotch Egg made of?
Scotch Egg is made with egg, sausage meat, breadcrumb, flour and mustard.
Where does Scotch Egg come from?
Scotch Egg comes from United Kingdom, and is especially associated with Nationwide. The Scotch egg's origins are debated, with a popular but unverified claim tracing it to the London department store Fortnum & Mason in the 18th century.
Where can I eat Scotch Egg?
A British pub or picnic, halved with a dab of mustard.
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