The Recipe Bin: Scottish - Entrees: Beef & Other Meats

    Haggis
     

     
    1 Sheep's Stomach Bag
    1 Sheep's Pluck ((heart, Lungs, Windpipe And Liver))
    1 lb Lean Mutton
    ¼ pint Beef Stock
    6 oz Fine Oatmeal
    8 oz Shredded Suet
    2 lg Onions (Chopped)
    Salt
    Pepper
     

     
    • Soak the stomach bag in salted water overnight.
    • Place the pluck (heart, lungs, windpipe and liver) in a saucepan with the windpipe hanging over the edge.
    • Cover with water and boil for 1½ hours.
    • Impurities will pass out through the windpipe and it is advisable to place a basin under it to catch any drips.
    • Drain well and cool.
    • Remove the windpipe and any gristle or skin.
    • Mince the liver and heart with the mutton. (Add some of the pluck before mincing if you wish.)
    • Toast the oatmeal gently until pale golden brown and crisp.
    • Combine with minced mixture, suet and onion.
    • Season well and add sufficient stock to moisten well.
    • Pack into the stomach bag, filling it just over half-full as the stuffing will swell during cooking.
    • Sew up the bag tightly or secure each end with string.
    • Put an upturned plate in the base of a saucepan of boiling water, stand the haggis on this and bring back to the boil.
    • Prick the haggis all over with a large needle to avoid bursting and boil steadily for 3 to 4 hours.
     

    Makes approximately 6-8 servings.

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