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Lorne Sausage

A traditional Scottish square sausage spiced with nutmeg and coriander. It is molded into a block, chilled until firm, sliced into square patties, and pan fried.

30 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

BritishBreakfastStovetopStandardLow CarbDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup ice water
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs, 1 tsp fine salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg.

  2. 2

    Pour in 1/3 cup ice water and mix thoroughly with your hands until sticky and uniform.

  3. 3

    Line a small loaf pan with plastic wrap, press the meat mixture firmly inside to remove air gaps, and freeze for 1 hour until firm.

  4. 4

    Turn the meat block out onto a board and slice into 1/2-inch thick square patties.

  5. 5

    Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  6. 6

    Fry patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until well browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

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Questions

What is Lorne Sausage?

A traditional Scottish square sausage spiced with nutmeg and coriander. It is molded into a block, chilled until firm, sliced into square patties, and pan fried. This reference files it under British breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Lorne Sausage reach?

For Lorne Sausage, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Lorne Sausage?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Lorne Sausage uses 1/2 lb ground beef.

Can I make Lorne Sausage gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Lorne Sausage is 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Lorne Sausage keto-friendly?

A serving of Lorne Sausage carries 7 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 35 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 7 percent.

Which part of Lorne Sausage can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 3. Step 3 is a built-in pause of 1 hour: "Line a small loaf pan with plastic wrap, press the meat mixture firmly inside to remove air gaps, and freeze for 1 hour until firm." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 4 when you are ready to finish.

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