Whisky Sauce for Haggis

This easy whisky sauce for haggis is perfect for a Burn's night celebration.

Rich, creamy and easy to make, it's a decadent sauce that takes the humble haggis to the next level.

The coarse texture of the haggis goes perfectly with the silky sauce. Better still, the sauce also goes so well with meats such as steak or pork all year round.

The sauce takes just a few minutes and can be made in advance too.

Enjoy!

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🥘 Ingredients
🍽 Equipment
🔪 Instructions
🥗 Serve with
🥙 Substitutions
📖 Variations
🍣 Storage
🍱 Prepare in Advance
📋 Recipe
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What is haggis?

Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish that resembles a crumbly sausage.

Traditionally, oatmeal was the primary ingredient that gives the main texture. Then, it is mixed with onions and the heart, liver and lungs from a sheep. This is known as a sheep's pluck.

Today, it is often made with the organs from beef or pork. It is often popular as a vegetarian version too, with nuts, lentils, mushrooms and pearl barley, featuring in the ingredients.

The ingredients are mixed together with onion, salt and plenty of pepper, then it's stuffed in a casing, called a bung, like a giant fat sausage.

Typically, the bung would be a sheep's stomach, but now many non animal casings are used.

What do you traditionally eat with haggis?

Neeps and tatties of course!

Swede is often known as neeps in Scotland. Swede is a turnip variety that originated in Sweden.In some parts of Scotland it is also known as tumshie or baigie too.

The swede is served mashed, with plenty of butter and seasoning, just like the tatties or potato. I like to mix carrot with the swede for extra flavour.

Although, the different elements are served separately

Of course, the whisky sauce for haggis is very popular too.

For a traditional Burns night supper there would normally be a soup starter before the haggis was brought out accompanied by the bagpipes.

A popular Scottish dessert that is often served is raspberry cranachan, which has layers of raspberries, toasted oats and whisky cream.

Of course, the whole meal would also be served with whisky!

It's important to note that 'whisky' relates to whisky from Scotland, also known as Scotch.

'Whiskey' normally relates to Irish whisky and is also the American spelling.

What does haggis taste like?

Haggis has a meaty taste similar to beef or lamb mince. All of the meats used are finely minced and mixed with the barley.

This gives it a light texture and, although there is no gravy, the haggis remains moist. The only other obvious flavour is a hint of liver.

It is often well seasoned with salt and a lot of pepper too.

❤️ Why you will love this recipe

Easy to make in a few minutes.
Make in advance if you prefer.
Delicious with many other recipes.
Great for a dinner party.

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🥘 Ingredients

Shallots - these add a slightly sweet and mild onion flavour. I prefer to use the longer shallots as they are easier to peel.
Cream - doublle or heavy cream.
Seasoning - freshly ground black pepper and flaked sea salt.
Butter - salted or unsalted. If you use salted butter cut back on the added seasoning.
Whisky - whiskey or whisky, absolutely your own choice here!
Mustard - Dijon mustard for a smooth tang to the sauce.

The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post.

🍽 Equipment

sharp knife
chopping board
frying pan / skillet
wooden spoon

🔪 Instructions

Start by peeling the shallots.

Cut them in half lengthways and finely chop.

Put the butter in a frying pan, over a low to medium heat, until it has melted.

Add the shallots.

Cook the shallots for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and translucent.

Pour in the whisky and allow it to cook for a minute and reduce.

Add the cream and mustard and bring to a simmer.

The sauce should be slightly thickened.

Season to taste and add a little more whisky if you prefer.

🥗 Serve with

Apart from haggis this sauce goes with lots of dishes, especially lamb and beef.

Try some of these ideas.

🥙 Substitutions

Whisky - use Bourbon instead.
Double cream - you can use single cream, but due to its lower fat content it can become unstable when heated. Use some cornflour mixed with water and just bring the sauce to a simmer without boiling. Crème fraîche can be used like double cream due to its high fat content.

📖 Variations

Whisky - use brandy or sherry as an alternative.
Mushrooms - finely chop or slice button mushrooms and cook with the shallots.
Garlic - add one or two chopped cloves of garlic for a minute at the end of cooking the shallots.

🍣 Storage

Refrigerator - cool, cover and store for up to 2 days.
Freezer - not suitable for home freezing as the texture of the sauce can change and split.
Reheat - place in a small saucepan or frying pan and heat gently.

🍱 Prepare in Advance

This whisky sauce for haggis only takes a few minutes to make, but you can make it in advance and store it in the fridge until required.

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📋 Recipe

Whisky Sauce for Haggis

Amanda

This creamy whisky sauce for haggis is made in just a few minutes. Perfect for a Burn's supper or on beef and lamb dishes too.

4.87 from 23 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Sauce

Cuisine British

Servings

Calories 299 kcal

Equipment

Sharp knife
Chopping board
Frying pan / skillet
Wooden spoon

Ingredients

2 shallots
300 ml double cream
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoon whisky
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

Start by peeling the shallots.
Cut them in half lengthways and finely chop.
Put the butter in a frying pan over a low to medium heat until melted and add the shallots.
Cook the shallots for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and translucent.
Pour in the whisky and allow it to cook for a minute and reduce.
Add the cream and mustard and bring to a simmer.
The sauce should be slightly thickened.
Season the sauce to taste before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Whisky Sauce for Haggis

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 17g106%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 86mg29%

Sodium 358mg16%

Potassium 126mg4%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 1119IU22%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 62mg6%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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