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Scottish Square Sausage

Published March 31, 2022 Updated January 20, 2023 / by Savanah / Leave a Comment
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Looking for a new dish to try? Ever heard of a Scottish Square Sausage? It’s a traditional dish that is a staple in the Scottish diet. You can usually find it served in cafes as part of a full breakfast or from a burger van (food truck) on a roll for lunch.

2 slices of lorne sausage on a plate with fried onions, eggs, and tattie scones.

You don't need a lot of ingredients or hands-on time to make square sausage. Just some ground meat, breadcrumbs, and spices.

Scottish Square Sausage

Scottish Square Sausage, also called Lorne Sausage, is the perfect meal for anyone who loves comfort food. It's hearty, filling, and delicious.

It looks a bit intimidating at first but if you can make meatloaf, you can make this easily! So if you're craving something warm and satisfying, look no further than this dish.

The spice mixture is unique. If you look around online, you'll find a bunch of different variations. Our recipe is based on the blends common in the Glasgow/South Lanarkshire area.

Ingredients for square sausage, including two types of ground meat, breadcrumbs, and spices in bowls.

Ingredients

  • Ground beef
  • Ground pork sausage
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Nutmeg
  • Coriander
  • Kosher salt (do not use table salt!)
  • Ground black pepper
  • Ground mace
  • Water

How to Make Square Sausage

2 containers of ground meat next to a bowl of breadcrumbs with spices in a bowl.

Mix the breadcrumbs & spices/salt in a bowl.  

Mix the meat in a large bowl until uniform.  

Add the seasoned breadcrumbs & mix really well.  

Add the water & mix until well combined.

Put into a loaf pan, lined with plastic wrap, and pack it tight to remove as much air as possible. 

Cover the top and freeze for at least one hour.  2-3 hours seems to work best.

Remove from the loaf pan & dispose of plastic wrap.

Using a sharp knife, slice into 12-16 slices.

Freeze extra slices for later use. I use a freezer bag with parchment paper or freezer paper between layers.

To cook:

Pan fry thawed sausage with a little olive oil until cooked through. About 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.

Can be done under the broiler for a similar time, but I haven't tried that yet.

What Is Lorne Sausage?

Lorne sausage is a type of Scottish food that is very popular in Scotland. It is sometimes referred to as square sausage because it is usually sold in rectangular slices.

You can buy it from a butcher or any grocery store in Scotland. You can order it on a roll at cafes and burger vans (food trucks).

Lorne sausage is usually made from a mixture of beef and pork. It's flavored with nutmeg, coriander, and mace.

The meat mixture is formed into a square and then frozen until it becomes firm. After this point, the dish is usually cut into thin slices so that you can serve them on sandwiches or as part of a meal once it is pan-fried.

What Does Scottish Square Sausage Taste Like?

Scottish Square Sausage is very flavorful but it's kind of hard to explain. It's more savory than a lot of the American sausage I grew up eating and lends itself easily to breakfast or dinner.

What To Serve With Square Sausage

Square sausage is primarily a breakfast/brunch food at our house. We do a simple Scottish breakfast, with fried eggs, square sausage, bacon, and beans. Sometimes we do the full Scottish fry-up with tattie scones, fried tomatoes and mushrooms, and toast too.

You can also use it in stovies or a casserole, served with mashed tatties and your favorite vegetable side dish. Or you can go simple and toss fried sausage onto a bap (a type of yeasty roll) with ketchup or brown sauce.

Square sausage is very easy to make and you can enjoy it at any time of the day. It's delicious and filling and perfect for when you're craving something hot and tasty.

Scottish Square Sausage | Lorne Sausage

Scottish square sausage is a traditional Scottish dish also known as Lorne Sausage. Eat as part of a full Scottish breakfast or on a roll!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author Savanah
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork sausage
  • 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground mace
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Mix the breadcrumbs & spices/salt in a bowl.
  • Mix the meat in a large bowl until uniform.
  • Add the seasoned breadcrumbs & mix well.
  • Add the water & mix until well combined.
  • Put into a loaf pan, lined with plastic wrap, and pack it tight to remove as much air as possible.
  • Cover the top and freeze for at least one hour. 2-3 hours seems to work best.
  • Remove from the loaf pan & dispose of plastic wrap.
  • Using a sharp knife, slice into 12-16 slices.
  • Freeze extra slices for later use. I use a freezer bag with parchment paper or freezer paper between layers.
  • Pan fry thawed sausage with a little olive oil until cooked through. About 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
  • Can be done under the broiler for a similar time, but I haven't tried that yet.

Notes

We do not recommend using lean ground beef for this.  If you choose to go leaner than an 80/20, you are likely to have dry crumbly sausage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
Cuisine Scottish
Keyword lorne sausage, square sausage
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