Alton Brown'S Haggis Recipe

Name: Alton Brown'S Haggis
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sheep stomach; 1 sheep liver; 1 sheep heart; 1 sheep tongue; 1/2 lb suet, minced; 3 medium onions, minced; 1/2 lb dry oats, toasted; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground dried parsley

Servings: persons

1
Rinse the stomach thoroughly and soak overnight in cold salted water.
2
Rinse the liver, heart, and tongue.
3
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook these parts over medium heat for 2 hours.
4
Remove and mince.
5
Remove any gristle or skin and discard.
6
In a large bowl, combine the minced liver, heart, tongue, suet, onions, and toasted oats.
7
Season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
8
Moisten with some of the cooking water so the mixture binds.
9
Remove the stomach from the cold salted water and fill 2/3 with the mixture.
10
Sew or tie the stomach closed.
11
Use a turning fork to pierce the stomach several times.
12
This will prevent the haggis from bursting.
13
In a large pot of boiling water, gently place the filled stomach, being careful not to splash.
14
Cook over high heat for 3 hours.
15
Serve with mashed potatoes, if you serve it at all.

245

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sheep stomach, 1 sheep liver, 1 sheep heart, 1 sheep tongue, and more.

Yes, Alton Brown'S Haggis falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Alton Brown'S Haggis

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