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How is everyone’s summer cooking going? I’ve been on a grilling and charcuterie quest because really, who wants to crank up the heat inside? I’ve also been cooking pizza on my gas grill with more-than-okay results. I can develop a much higher heat than my regular oven and still develop that burnt char around the edges. But why am I blathering on about pizza? This post is about something equally delicious, read on my friends!



We’re learning all about my favorite picnic food, the Scotch egg. Let’s break it down for anyone who hasn’t heard of this savory snack from heavenville!

A boiled egg – easy so far, you can do this.

Wrapped in sausage meat – with fresh herbs and orange zest.

Dipped in egg and then breadcrumbs – golden orbs of Panko crusted deliciousness.

Deep fried – the end.

Scotch eggs are perfect for picnics because they should be eaten cold while sitting on a blanket in a field with grazing cows, Chardonnay and yellow buttercups – my perfect picnic vision. Cut them up into quarters and serve beside your favorite dip. I like to use Dijon mustard or *gasp* ketchup.

The egg can be hard boiled or if you prefer, a little on the softer side. Use Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs and forget any uneasiness about cooking those yolks all the way through because Safest Choice Eggs are pasteurized using a natural water bath. Just cut back on the boiling time about two minutes and you should have a softer yolk.

Make the eggs and wrap them in the meat the night before your magical summer picnic. Tackle the breading and frying next day and it won’t seem like such a large job.

Happy Summer!

As an ambassador for Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs, compensation was provided for this recipe post. All thoughts are my own!