Scotch Eggs – Perfect for that sporting picnic!!(do not confuse these with the shop bought ones, these are in a whole different ball game!!)

* 800g of Lean Pork Mince
* 1.5 sour green apples
* Handful of chopped fresh Sage, although you can use a good sprinkling of dried Sage if need be
* 1 Onion (medium/large)
* 2 bags of fresh Breadcrumbs (or make your own)
* 12 Eggs (medium size)
* 1 single egg
* Salt and Pepper to taste
* Vegetable Oil for frying

- Hard boil 12 eggs and allow to cool before removing shells – set aside
- Chop apple and onion into small cubes and place with sage in buttered fry
-pan and cook till soft then set aside to cool
- Once cooled place with pork mince, 1 bag of breadcrumbs, 2 eggs, salt and pepper and blend together in Magimix (or similar) till well combined
- Combine the yolk and white of remaining egg in small bowlPlace the final bag of breadcrumbs in a large bowl
- Collect a handful of pork mixture and loosely form ball. Create a hole in the middle and place hardboiled egg, cover the egg in the pork mixture then roll in hands till a nice sphere shape forms, dip in egg and then cover in breadcrumbs. Then set aside
- Repeat process for the remaining eggs
- Heat vegetable in a fry-pan for shallow frying and once hot enough add eggs and turn till all parts of egg are golden brown
- Place the eggs on kitchen towel to remove excess oil and allow for cooling
- Cut into quarters and serve with salt flakes and crushed peppercorns or some salad cress for a bit of green

The British boys love them and I've even converted my Mum & Dad!! So I hope you do too!!