Keto Carnivore Scotch Eggs (3 Ingredients + No Pork)

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Keto Carnivore Scotch Eggs are a delicious option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Traditionally made for picnics, you can take them on the go, pack in a lunch, or eat oven-fresh at home.

I’m here to prove easy keto recipes and carnivore diet recipes don’t have to be difficult! This baked Scotch egg recipe does just that. Make an eye-catching and nutritious meal that isn’t overly complicated or time-consuming with just three ingredients.

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What’s a Scotch Egg?

Most commonly found in the United Kingdom, Scotch eggs are soft or hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in bread crumbs and then baked or deep-fried. A popular picnic food; Scotch eggs are in supermarkets, corner shops, and service stations.

The first publication to print a Scotch Egg recipe is said to be Maria Rundell’s 1809 cookbook, A New System of Domestic Cookery. People have been enjoying this recipe for 210 years!

Rundell’s recipe is a dinner meal, to be served hot and with gravy. At the time, there was no bread coating. Supposedly, that was added later in 1861 by Isabella Beeton.

Keto Carnivore Scotch Eggs

All vintage Scotch egg recipes call for dredging the meat wrapped egg in wheat flour before deep-frying. This method gives an epic looking result but isn’t suitable for a keto diet and deep-frying it too messy for me to do at home.

I want to make a healthier gluten-free and keto Scotch egg option.

I had a BLAST learning how to make these for The Carnivore Cookbook! My original recipe is published in a unique collection of over 100 fiber-free recipes (that means no plants!)

It was a challenging task to pursue, most people think “just put a steak in a pan” but there are so many more ways to prepare meat (and organ meat!) on a carnivore diet.

No Pork (but Beef) Scotch Eggs

The first recipe in The Carnivore Cookbook uses ground pork. However, not everyone has access to quality pork or enjoys it.

What can those people do?

My main goal in returning to this recipe was to learn how to make a keto scotch egg with no pork.

I experimented with chicken sausage and fatty ground beef.

They both work!

You can use fatty ground beef (75/25 or fattier) or chicken sausage to wrap the egg.

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How to Make Baked Scotch Eggs (Keto, Carnivore, Paleo + Low Carb Approved!)

Baking low carb Scotch eggs is easy! There are only 3 ingredients to consider, so right away you know we have a very simple recipe on hand.

Use soft or hard-boiled eggs for this recipe. Don’t forget to check eggs for spoilage before boiling them. Use the float test for eggs in their shells. If they sink and lay flat on their sides, they are fresh and safe to use.

The softer the egg, the harder it is to peel. A small spoon can help get the shell off all in one go. Watch this tutorial to see how to peel a boiled egg with a spoon.

Once the eggs are ready, mix the salt into the meat by hand. Then divide the meat into 12 equal portions work each of those out into a thin round patty. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Take an egg and place it in the center of each round. Pick it up and hold in the palm of your hand. With your free hand, shape and mold the meat around the egg. Pinch and press until the meat covers the egg evenly.

Bake for 10-15 minutes in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). The top should look cooked. Flip over and continue baking for another 10 minutes. For a crispier shell, finish under the broiler for 5 minutes.

I only added salt to the meat and that was perfect for me. If you want to add your favorite seasoning like rosemary or garlic powder, combine up to 1 teaspoon per herb added with the meat before wrapping the egg.

Ditch the Carbs has a nice Paleo Scotch egg recipe with pork that’s also carnivore diet-friendly. She suggests adding a pinch of sage and rosemary.

If you have a smoker, you have to try Jess Pryle’s Smoked Scotch Eggs with soft boiled yolk!

Scotch Egg Calories

This healthy keto carnivore Scotch egg recipe has 270 calories per egg. There are 19 grams of protein, 20 grams of fat, and 0 grams of carb per egg. 

Serve this low carb egg recipe as a keto appetizer, snack or pack it in a work lunch.

Double the recipe when you have a crowd to feed and everyone will ooh and aah and your masterpieces!

Making keto Scotch eggs in bulk is easy but they don’t freeze that well (boiled eggs get weird for me in the freezer), so share these while they are still fresh.

Are eggs ok on a carnivore diet?

Eggs are widely available, affordable, and a great fiber-free source of healthy animal-based protein and fat. Eggs are perfectly acceptable on a carnivore diet, especially when paired with meat!

Carnivore Egg Recipes

Aside from this carnivore Scotch egg recipe, there are many other ways to eat eggs on a carnivore diet.

• Breakfast Casserole
• Homemade Pickled Eggs
• 3-Cheese Carnivore Omelette
• Organ Meat Pie
• Best Way to Cook Liver without Flour (Mini Meat Pie Recipe)
• Carnivore Omelette

Is pork ok on a carnivore diet?

There’s nothing inherently wrong with pork on a carnivore diet. Although most people find they do better prioritizing beef and ruminant meat (sheep, goat, bison, etc) over pork and chicken. Pork is best enjoyed in low to moderate amounts.

Take a look at all the delicious foods to eat on a carnivore diet, there may be more than you think!

If you prefer to make carnivore approved Scotch eggs with pork, simply follow this recipe but use ground pork instead of group beef. It’s that easy!

More 3 Ingredient Keto Recipes

There’s a lot you can do with just 3 ingredients. Bookmark these ideas to come back to when you need a quick keto snack recipe. They are great to take on the go or keep around the house.

• Carnivore Meatballs – Ultra-simple carnivore meatballs are made with 3 ingredients in 4 easy steps and packed with zinc, selenium, B vitamins, and CoQ10.
• Pemmican Recipe – Pemmican makes the ultimate keto and carnivore “protein bar”. It is nonperishable and very nutrient-dense. Perfect for survival, travel, backpacking, hiking and camping.
• Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs – All you need are 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time! Serve this dish for dinner tonight and your whole family will enjoy it together.
• Bacon-Wrapped Avocado Fries – Make these tasty avo fried with 3 ingredients in the air fryer. It only takes about 15 minutes to make!
• Jalapeno Cheese Crisps – Take a simple cheese chip up a spicy notch by adding jalapenos! This recipe shows you exactly how to do it.