Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

Sheeps stomach

cleaned

1 unit

Sheeps heart

cleaned

1 unit

Sheeps liver

cleaned

1 unit

Sheeps lung

cleaned

100 g

Ground gluten-free oatmeal

toasted

225 g

Suet

ground

3 unit

Onions

finely chopped

200 ml

Stock

from simmered meat

1 tbsp

Salt

1 tsp

Black pepper

ground

0.5 tsp

Allspice

ground

1 tsp

Cayenne pepper

Step 1
~14 min

Trim and wash lungs and stomach, rub insides with salt and rinse.

Step 2
~14 min

Soak in cold salted water overnight.

Step 3
~14 min

Turn stomach inside out to stuff (or use an oven roaster bag).

Step 4
~14 min

Cover liver, heart, and lungs with fresh cold water.

Step 5
~14 min

Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 6
~14 min

Mince the lung, heart, and liver.

Step 7
~14 min

Toast the oatmeal in a dry frying pan until golden and nutty smelling.

Step 8
~14 min

Mix all the ingredients with the oatmeal and innards.

Step 9
~14 min

Add the stock slowly, using more from the pot if needed. Add more oatmeal if too much liquid.

Step 10
~14 min

Spoon the mixture into the stomach/roaster bag, filling about two-thirds full.

Step 11
~14 min

Press any air out and sew up/tie securely.

Step 12
~14 min

Prick the bag a few times to prevent bursting.

Step 13
~14 min

Put into a pot of boiling water, enough to cover it.

Step 14
~14 min

Simmer for around 3 hours, uncovered, adding more water as needed to keep it submerged.

Step 15
~14 min

Cut open the casing and spoon the haggis onto plates to serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality stock for best flavor.

Toast the oatmeal well to enhance its nutty flavor.

Adjust the spice levels to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

30 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with mashed neeps and tatties.

Accompany with a dram of Scotch whisky.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mashed neeps (turnips)
Mashed tatties (potatoes)
Scotch broth

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Scotland

Cultural Significance

National dish of Scotland, traditionally eaten on Burns Night.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Burns Night (January 25th)

Occasion Tags

Burns Night
Scottish celebration

Popularity Score

65/100

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