Highland Sausage Rolls 🏴
Description: If you find yourself with an abundance of venison, look no further than these Highland Sausage Rolls. Crafted with love and expertise, these rolls are versatile, serving as delightful finger-food hors d’oeuvres or a satisfying main course alongside chips and vegetables. With proper wrapping, they’ll keep in the freezer for months, ready to satisfy cravings at a moment’s notice. 🦌🥓🍴
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours and 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Deer, Pork, Wild Game, Fruit, Vegetable, Meat, Scottish, European, Kid Friendly, Spicy, Weeknight, Oven, Freezer, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 690.3
- Fat Content: 46.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 109mg
- Sodium Content: 235.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 42.4g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 5.3g
- Protein Content: 23.9g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 10 | Prunes |
| 6 | Onion |
| 2 | Tea |
| 1 | Port wine |
| – | Allspice |
| 3 | Premade puff pastry |
| – | Egg |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Meat Mixture: Start by finely mincing the meats (if not already done by the butcher). Finely chop the onion and combine them together.
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Season the Mixture: Season the meat mixture with a generous grinding of pepper, omitting salt. Add some allspice, thyme, and/or a few shakes of Worcester sauce for flavor.
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Infuse with Flavors: Pour the port wine over the mixture and thoroughly combine. Cover the mixture and let it rest for several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
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Soak the Prunes: In a separate container, cover the prunes with cold tea and let them soak for several hours until plump and infused with tea flavor.
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Shape the Sausage: Season the sausagemeat mixture with salt and/or sage, then shape it into a long, fat sausage link.
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Prepare the Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle. Place the sausage meat down the length of the pastry.
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Add Prunes: Lay the soaked prunes on top of the meat.
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Seal the Rolls: Dampen one long edge of the pastry with beaten egg. Carefully roll up the pastry, ensuring a tight seal.
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Optional: Create a Decorative Plait: Alternatively, for a decorative touch, roll the pastry into a square. Place the sausage in the center and arrange the prunes on top. Cut the pastry diagonally into ½-inch strips on either side of the meat. Fold the strips alternately over the meat to create a plait effect. Seal the ends.
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Glaze and Decorate: Slide the pastry parcel onto a damp baking sheet. Glaze the top with beaten egg. If making a sausage roll, decorate with pastry leaves and make steam slits in the top.
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Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C/gas mark 4. Bake the rolls for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once baked to perfection, serve these Highland Sausage Rolls hot or at room temperature, savoring every delicious bite.
These Highland Sausage Rolls are a testament to the rustic flavors of Scotland, marrying the rich taste of venison with the comforting warmth of pastry. Whether enjoyed as a snack or a meal, they are sure to delight the senses and leave everyone craving for more. 🍽️✨
