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Eat the Six Nations: Scotland – Venison & Haggis burger recipe

With Scotland set to play on the first day of the Six Nations, this Venison & Haggis burger makes the perfect pre-game, half-time, or in-game snack!

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Scotland is set to be one of the opening teams of the Six Nations Championship for 2021, playing off against neighbouring England on Saturday 6th of February.

Naturally, that means you need some thoroughly Scottish grub to accompany the game. Or, if you're on the side of the English team, we've got you covered there too.

Image: Nick Hook

Image: Nick Hook

This recipe, along with the 5 other specially-created for the Six Nations Championship, was conceived by mastermind Ben Forte at Kamado Joe, and encompass all the major cuisines for the teams that are playing in the Championship.

For Scotland, the age-old love affair for Haggis runs deep, and when partnered with Venison in Ben's recipe, makes for a truly north-of-the-border culinary experience, especially when partnered with its perfect drink from The Wild Beer Co.

Scottish Venison & Smash Haggis Burger

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CuisineScottish
MealLunch

Ingredients

  • 135g Venison Mince (per burger)
  • 90g Minced Pork fat (per burger)
  • 70g Haggis (per burger)
  • Emmental Cheese
  • Portobello Mushrooms
  • Splash of Beer
  • Brown Sauce
  • Butter for frying
  • Brioche Burger Buns

Instructions

  1. Combine your venison mince, pork fat and haggis together in a bowl.
  2. Shape the mince into meat balls.3. Fire Up your BBQ to around 200C and get setup with the flat side of the reversible griddle cooking surface or frying pan.
  3. Take your meat balls and place them on the griddle and then smash them into a burger shape. You can do this with your hand, using a steak press or a spatula.
  4. After around 3 mins, flip the burgers then place your mushrooms on the grill.
  5. After 2 mins place a slice of cheese onto each burger then pour a splash of beer onto the griddle before closing the lid. This will accelerate the cheese melt and infuse with an awesome beer steamed flavour.
  6. Time to build your burger and serve with a Wild Beer Co Modus Operandi.

Recipe Notes

Tasting notes for Wild Beer Co Modus Operandi: Modus Operandi is the perfect partner to game, with a moreish acidity after ageing for many months in bourbon and red wine barrels. This beer was made for this dish, deep rich flavours, notes of spice and umami, and the beer's vinous red wine character cutting through and enhancing the flavours.

Recipe by

Ben Forte at Kamado Joe

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