Burns Night Baked Highland Haggis With Whisky Cumberland Sauce

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 2

Celebrate Burns Night with this classic Scottish dish

Burns Night Baked Highland Haggis With Whisky Cumberland Sauce

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

450

Sugar

25g

Fat

20g

Burns Night Baked Highland Haggis With Whisky Cumberland Sauce is a classic Scottish dish that is typically served on Burns Night, a celebration of the life and poetry of the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns. The dish consists of a mixture of sheep's heart, lungs, and liver that is minced with onions, spices, and oatmeal and then stuffed into a sheep's stomach before being boiled, baked, or fried. It is then served with neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes) and a whisky sauce. This recipe is for a baked haggis served with a sweet and tangy Cumberland sauce made with fresh orange juice, red currant jelly, and whisky.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.	Remove any packaging from the haggis and place it in an ovenproof dish.
3.	Add the scotch whisky to the dish and cover the haggis with foil.
4.	Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes.
5.	Meanwhile, make the whisky Cumberland sauce by combining the orange juice, orange zest, red currant jelly, salt, and cayenne in a small saucepan over medium heat.
6.	Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the jelly has melted and the sauce is heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
7.	Serve the haggis hot with the whisky Cumberland sauce on the side.
8.

PROS

Rich in unique flavors and textures, Haggis is a delicious and festive dish that celebrates a rich Scottish history.
It is also a good source of iron and protein.

CONS

Some people might find the idea of eating offal a little off-putting, while it can be high in both fat and salt.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Haggis is a rich source of iron, which is important for forming red blood cells and carrying oxygen around the body, and it is also a source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues. However, the high fat and salt content of Haggis means that it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	650 g fresh haggis
	1 cup Scotch whisky
	1/2 cup fresh orange juice
	2 tablespoons grated orange zest
	1 cup red currant jelly
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1 pinch cayenne