Crunchy Scotch Eggs With Horseradish and Pickles

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   Place 4 eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water.

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   Bring to a boil over high heat; remove from heat and cover for 3 minutes.

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   Uncover and allow to sit for 10 minutes.

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   Peel eggs under running cold water and pat dry.

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   Using a mortar and pestle or the back of a knife, mash the garlic with a pinch of salt until a paste forms.

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   In a medium bowl, knead together the sausage, garlic paste and horseradish until just combined.

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   Divide into 4 equal portions.

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   In a small bowl, lightly beat the remaining 2 eggs.

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   Place the flour and panko in separate bowls.

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    Coat each hard-boiled egg in flour and then enclose each one completely in a sausage patty, molding the sausage into place.

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    Dredge the sausage-coated eggs in the flour, shaking off the excess.

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    Dip them in the beaten eggs, letting the excess drip off, and roll them in the panko, coating well.

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    Fill a medium pot with 1/2-inch oil.

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    Heat to 350 degrees, or until the oil is shimmering and bubbling slightly around the edges.

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    Fry the eggs, 2 at a time, turning them occasionally until golden and cooked through, about 7 to 9 minutes.

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    Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.

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    Sprinkle with salt and serve while still warm, with pickles.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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