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A Scotch egg consists of a cold, dish. Scotch eggs are commonly eaten cold, typically with Salad and Pickle s.

Scotch eggs were traditionally a picnic food, designed to be eaten fresh. However, in the UK at least, they have acquired an unfashionable, Downmarket reputation due to the preponderance of pre-packed, plastic-wrapped Scotch eggs sold at convenience stores and service stations. These are generally made with very cheap meat.

In the United States , many so-called "English-style" pubs and eateries serve fresh-made scotch eggs. These are usually served hot, with dipping sauces such as Ranch Dressing or hot mustard sauce. At the Minnesota State Fair , true to fair tradition, scotch eggs are served on a stick.

Miniature versions of scotch eggs are also widely available in British supermarkets and are sold under the name 'savoury egg bites', 'picnic eggs', or similar. These contain a chopped, rather than whole, egg filling, sometimes combined with mayonnaise. A classic example of such a product is the Ginsters Scotch Egg Bar.

In West Africa, some fast-food restaurants offer scotch eggs alongside their other menu items. In Nigeria, Tantalizers and Mr. Biggs both prominently feature scotch eggs.


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