Swiller2 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) I heard the term on an episode of Snuffbox last night so I had to Google it out of curiosity. To my surprise they sound kind of good. As an American I had never heard of these before. I love all the ingredients that go into them, so I plan on trying to make some of my own this week sometime. I was wondering if some of my fellow British Tifer's could give me some info./opinions on the Scotch Egg. Are they any good? How common a food are they? When are they usually eaten(special occasions or whenever)? Have you ever made them yourself? If so could you post any recipes or tips & tricks. I would really appreciate any feedback as I am super curious about this food. Thanks a bunch! :) Edit-First off thanks for all the replies and input from you guys! I tried to make a few and it did not go well. Asked on Reddit and got a few tips, will be trying again on Sunday. Edited March 24, 2012 by Swiller2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerker_Jane Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Are they any good? Yes they are delicious. How common a food are they? What do you mean by common? When are they usually eaten(special occasions or whenever)? Usually as a snack or with lunch. Have you ever made them yourself? Nope. 99 farm easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblinpie Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) Yes, they are awesome. Usually eaten as a snack, to be honest. Edited March 22, 2012 by Kimberly Removed quote of a rulebreaking post POH Agility Course, Please Support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyChee Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Are they any good? They're ok but I'm not much of a fan. I know some people who love them though. How common a food are they? Do you mean how often do you see people eating them/on sale etc? If so not hugely common but they're on sale in most supermarkets here as far as I know. When are they usually eaten(special occasions or whenever)? Only if lunch is a special occasion :razz: But yeah just as a normal small snack type food I suppose. Have you ever made them yourself? If so could you post any recipes or tips & tricks. I've never made them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danqazmlp Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 They are lovely. I used to only eat the outside and leave the egg for some reason, but now I love the whole thing. They are a really common food here, you'l see them in even the smallest supermarket and probably even petrol stations. They are just a snack food though, like a sandwich or a packet of crisps, just something to eat for lunch. Sometimes you can have them with a salad or with cold food too. Want to be my friend? Look under my name to the left<<< and click the 'Add as friend' button!Big thanks to Stevepole for the signature!^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris5000 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Are they any good?They are alright. You have to be in the mood for a Scotch egg. How common a food are they?Available in snackpacks in most supermarkets. When are they usually eaten(special occasions or whenever)?Normally eat them at picnics, large family gatherings. They really are a snack food. I don't think I have ever seen a "Gourmet Scotch Egg". Unless you count the ones in M&S, but you should always buy Percy Pigs if you ever end up in M&S. Have you ever made them yourself? No. Luck be a Lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will H Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Are they any good? They're fairly good, I wouldn't consider them as anything special though. How common a food are they? Pretty common and availiable at plenty of supermarkets. When are they usually eaten(special occasions or whenever)? I've only really eaten them from buffet tables at parties, but I think a fair few people eat them as snacks. Have you ever made them yourself? Nope, I have no idea how to make them. Also, never underestimate the power of correctly prepared fish & chips. ~ W ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Slug Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Not that keen on the sausage meat unless it has chutney/pickle with it. But I tend to have it with a picnic kind of meal. Shove them and other finger foods on plates and allow people to eat with fingers (as instead of cutlery) Runescape nick : Fat_SlugOwner of Ears, Scythe and a 10 year veteran cape :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeon_ Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Also, never underestimate the power of correctly prepared fish & chips.And never underestimate the anger that comes with incorrectly prepared ones. :evil: Many believe that the 1980 eruption of Mt. Saint Helens was a catostrophic geological event, in reality it was the day that Jimi Hendrix returned to Earth from the next world and actually stood up next to a mountain and chopped it down with the edge of his hand.-Random Youtuber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askthedude Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Also, never underestimate the power of correctly prepared fish & chips.And never underestimate the anger that comes with incorrectly prepared ones. :evil: Cod + batter + chip with salt. What is there to prepare incorrectly. Why can't the Big Bang be done by the hand of God?It could have, but it is next to impossible because it also could have been caused by the flying spaghetti monster, or one of the other infinite number of deity possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Warrior Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 If you don't cook the chips properly, they'll either be raw or they'll have a "burned" taste and they're really soggy. I don't like fish anyway, especially cod. As for scotch eggs? Disgusting... a meat 'n' 'tato pie please. | Favourite Game Music | Last.fm | HYT Friend Chat Rules | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will H Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Also, never underestimate the power of correctly prepared fish & chips.And never underestimate the anger that comes with incorrectly prepared ones. :evil: Cod + batter + chip with salt. What is there to prepare incorrectly. You forgot love. But really, using the right type of oil and the cooking time is important, I've had chips that were orange that didn't taste very good because they used a weird oil, and somewhere else I've had cod that was encased in so much batter that eating it felt like a mining operation. It's not difficult to do it right, but I've seen lots of chippies still mess it up. ~ W ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy_Day Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I know a few people who enjoy them, I can't stand them myself. :???: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)RIP Michaelangelopolous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askthedude Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Also, never underestimate the power of correctly prepared fish & chips.And never underestimate the anger that comes with incorrectly prepared ones. :evil: Cod + batter + chip with salt. What is there to prepare incorrectly. You forgot love. But really, using the right type of oil and the cooking time is important, I've had chips that were orange that didn't taste very good because they used a weird oil, and somewhere else I've had cod that was encased in so much batter that eating it felt like a mining operation. It's not difficult to do it right, but I've seen lots of chippies still mess it up. I see your point. Good thing my local chippie did it perfectly, and I used to live 1/2 an hour away from whitby which supposedly does the best fish and chips, so I've never it badly cooked. OT. Scotch Eggs are amazing, my dad made them a few times and they were much nicer than store bought ones, then again most food is... :) Why can't the Big Bang be done by the hand of God?It could have, but it is next to impossible because it also could have been caused by the flying spaghetti monster, or one of the other infinite number of deity possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resistance Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Scotch eggs vary GREATLY in quality. I have tried a lot of scotch eggs and there is a massive difference in recipes. The variation can be as much so as cake is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danqazmlp Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Scotch eggs vary GREATLY in quality. I have tried a lot of scotch eggs and there is a massive difference in recipes. The variation can be as much so as cake is. Lidl used to do the best 2 and 4 packs of scotch eggs. Sadly they stopped selling the same sort :( Want to be my friend? Look under my name to the left<<< and click the 'Add as friend' button!Big thanks to Stevepole for the signature!^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crocefisso Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Some people like them, but for the most part non-British people don't. "Imagine yourself surrounded by the most horrible cripples and maniacs it is possible to conceive, and you may understand a little of my feelings with these grotesque caricatures of humanity about me." - H.G. Wells, The Island of Doctor Moreau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assume Nothing Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Also, never underestimate the power of correctly prepared fish & chips.And never underestimate the anger that comes with incorrectly prepared ones. :evil: Cod + batter + chip with salt. What is there to prepare incorrectly. You forgot love. But really, using the right type of oil and the cooking time is important, I've had chips that were orange that didn't taste very good because they used a weird oil, and somewhere else I've had cod that was encased in so much batter that eating it felt like a mining operation. It's not difficult to do it right, but I've seen lots of chippies still mess it up. Yeah - there's a lot of things that could go wrong. It varies on oil temperature, to the starchiness of the chips (and whether they've been pre-fried to create its unique crisp fluffiness), to the saltiness of the batter, to whether they contain MSG or not, etc. It's a lot of things for consideration. On the topic of scotch eggs - it's an acquired taste really. I wouldn't say I crave them, but I wouldn't mind eating one. As others have said, the quality varies greatly on where you buy your produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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