Follow these steps for perfect results
Sheeps stomach
cleaned
Sheeps heart
cleaned
Sheeps liver
cleaned
Sheeps lung
cleaned
Ground gluten-free oatmeal
toasted
Suet
ground
Onions
finely chopped
Stock
from simmered meat
Salt
Black pepper
ground
Allspice
ground
Cayenne pepper
Trim and wash lungs and stomach, rub insides with salt and rinse.
Soak in cold salted water overnight.
Turn stomach inside out to stuff (or use an oven roaster bag).
Cover liver, heart, and lungs with fresh cold water.
Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Mince the lung, heart, and liver.
Toast the oatmeal in a dry frying pan until golden and nutty smelling.
Mix all the ingredients with the oatmeal and innards.
Add the stock slowly, using more from the pot if needed. Add more oatmeal if too much liquid.
Spoon the mixture into the stomach/roaster bag, filling about two-thirds full.
Press any air out and sew up/tie securely.
Prick the bag a few times to prevent bursting.
Put into a pot of boiling water, enough to cover it.
Simmer for around 3 hours, uncovered, adding more water as needed to keep it submerged.
Cut open the casing and spoon the haggis onto plates to serve.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
30 minutes
Can be made a day in advance.
Spoon haggis onto plates, alongside mashed neeps and tatties.
Serve hot with mashed neeps and tatties.
Accompany with a dram of Scotch whisky.
A traditional pairing.
Discover the story behind this recipe
National dish of Scotland, traditionally eaten on Burns Night.
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