Scotch Eggs

Hard Boiled Scotch Eggs

I love Scotch Eggs and if you are at all a fan of breakfast food, you’ll love them too if you don’t already.  What this recipe consists of is basically just a boiled egg that is wrapped in a thin layer of sausage, then rolled in seasoned bread crumbs and fried.  They are very simple to make and very tasty.  Though, I do prepare a hard boiled version of this recipe, it is very common for the eggs to have a runny yoke in the middle.  So if that’s something you prefer, you will most likely have to cook soft boiled eggs instead and that’s entirely up to you.

How To Make Scotch Eggs

For this Scotch Eggs Recipe, start by boiling the eggs, then set out 3 bowls for dipping.  Season the flour with the salt, pepper and paprika in one bowl.  In another, beat the eggs to make a wash.  In the third bowl you will add the bread crumbs.  If you are using the stuffing, add the crumbs to a food processor with the parsley and pulse until smooth.  Cut the Sausage into 12 equal portions, then press and roll flat until each is about 1/4 of an inch thick, then wrap around each boiled egg pinching off the excess and pressing with both palms together with light pressure to form each shape.  Then roll in flour, then the egg wash and bread crumbs, again applying pressure with both palms but firmly to assure the crumbs stick.  Then let them rest for 5 minutes before frying.  For deep fryers, cook at 350 for 3 1/2 Minutes.  For pan frying, cook in 1 1/2 inches of oil for about 8 minutes, on low heat, turning over once.  Dab on paper towels then serve your Scotch Eggs or refrigerate.

Scotch Eggs Ingredients:Herb Seasoned Stuffing

1 dozen Boiled Eggs
1 1/2 lbs Pork Sausage
2 eggs, for wash
1 cup Seasoned Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/3 tsp Paprika
1 cup Seasoned Stuffing Bread Crumbs, (or Panko)
1 pull fresh Parsley, 2 tbsp worth
Oil for frying

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial demonstrating this Scotch Eggs recipe.

A Succulent Turkey Every Time!

Turkey

I’ve got a lot going on this week, as everybody does but my wife and I are even celebrating our Anniversary, so I’m not quite certain if I’ll be getting any other recipes up this week.  Though I do want to remind everyone that I have filmed several Holiday recipes and even a few twists on a few classics.   So definitely take advantage of the Holiday Video Play list On the Lower Right side of this Page.  I do think it is important to mention a little something about the bird that Most everyone will be eating this Thanksgiving Holiday.  Turkey’s need to be Brined. If you are looking for seasoned succulent meat that isn’t dependent on gravy, has a ton of flavor and is so tender you’d think a pro baked it, Brine that turkey.  I did have the perfect Video to show you how to do it step by step but the food network made all of the users take them down and I can’t find it anywhere. The point is, there is a science behind the brine and that’s why it works so well. I’ll film a video on it soon so we don’t have to worry about it being taken down. In the meantime, check out the baking weight and time chart down below.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.

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Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

The BEST Chicken Enchiladas

If there’s anything in this world that I know well, it’s Mexican food and these Chicken Enchilada’s are spot on.  I picked up this recipe several years ago and it’s been one of my favorite ways to make enchiladas.  Plus, I’m a big chicken fan and I’ll take this recipe, hands down, over any beef enchilada recipe you’ve got.  That is, unless you’re using my Barbacoa recipe.

Chicken Enchiladas Ingredients:

Makes 16
Chicken Mix
2 Boneless Chicken Breasts
4 Boneless chicken thighs
1/2 Onion, chopped
1 can Corn
1 Chipotle Pepper
1 tbsp Chipotle Pepper Juice
2 Garlic Cloves, chopped
1 tsp Cumin
3 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Juice from Lime
Crock Pot Juice, all of it
Salt and Pepper to taste

1 pkg Corn Tortillas
1 Can Whole Green Chili’s
1 Can Enchilada Sauce, (Click HERE for Red & HERE for GREEN)

Garnish
1 cup Mild Cheddar Cheese
Fresh Cilantro, chopped
2 Green Onions, chopped scallions
1/2 cup Lettuce, chopped
Sour Cream, preference amount

Season the Chicken with Salt and Pepper then place in a Slow Cooker and cook for 6 hours on Low.  Prep Vegetables and Combine the Onion, Corn, Chipotle Pepper and Garlic in a Bowl.  Set everything else aside.  When the Chicken is done, carefully remove and separate from the accumulated crock-pot liquid, but save the liquid for later.  Finger pull or fork apart the Chicken into torn pieces and season with Cumin.  Then, in a hot pan set on Med-High, add olive oil and the Corn and Onion Mixture, then salt and pepper to taste.  Cook for 2 Minutes, then add the Chicken, Lime and Crock-pot Juice and stir until everything is mixed thoroughly, then kill the heat.

For each Enchilada, completely dip and submerge 1 Tortilla in the Enchilada Sauce, then lay flat on a plate, cutting board or counter top.  Add 1 Green Chili to the center and a 2 to 3 tbsp of Chicken Mix, then starting from the back back of the Tortilla, roll towards the front and lay each Enchilada down in a Baking Pan or Casserole Dish.  Repeat until it’s full.  Ladle in 1 cup of Enchilada Sauce over the tops of all the rolled Tortillas, then cover with cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 Minutes, then garnish and Serve!

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make these amazing Chicken Enchiladas.