Lorne Sausage

Lorne sausage goes by many names like square sausage or scran. It’s a staple in a Scottish breakfast. We make ours from an old Scottish recipe and use beef and lamb. Whereas a lot of other butchers use beef and pork. for a full ingredient breakdown please Click Here 

The Lorne sausage, also known as square sausage or slice, is a traditional Scottish food item made from minced meat, rusk and spices. Although termed a sausage, no casing is used to hold the meat in shape, hence it is usually served as square slices from a formed block. It is a common component of the traditional Scottish breakfast. It is thought that the sausage is named after the region of Lorne in Argyll; advertisements for ‘Lorne Sausage’ have been found in newspapers as early as 1896. This was long before comedian Tommy Lorne, after whom the sausage has been said to be named, became well-known.

The exact origins of the Lorne sausage remain unclear. It is often eaten in the Scottish variant of the full breakfast or in a breakfast roll. The sausage is also an appropriate size to make a sandwich using a slice from a plain loaf of bread cut in half.

Cook from defrosted. About 20 minutes before you start cooking, remove the defrosted slices from the packaging. This will allow them to come to room temperature.

Brush each side of the slice with a little oil, and follow your chosen cooking method below.

Pan fry

Place into a preheated heavy frying pan over medium heat. Lightly press the slices to ensure an even colour when searing.

Cook for 5- 6 minutes per side, turning only once.

Pan to oven

Place into a preheated heavy frying pan over medium heat. Lightly press the slices to ensure an even colour when searing.

Cook for 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a preheated oven at 200°C / Fan 180°C / Gas 6. Cook for a further 5 minutes, turning the slices halfway through cooking time.

These times are a guide only; cooking appliances vary.

This product must be cooked thoroughly prior to consumption.