Haggis - taste difference between traditional and artificial casing
Haggis, though considered purely Scottish could possibly have originated in the North of England. It appears that the earliest known recipe/method is from the 15th century. Just after a hunt, the offal was mixed with herbs, placed in the stomach lining of the (now dis-embowled) animal and cooked (a way of using parts of the animal that would otherwise have gone bad before being transported back to the manor house).
However it is now prepared all over the world and consumed on all days of the year, not just Burns Night. Does using an artificial casing instead of an animals stomach change the flavor in any way? Is it necessary to obtain the stomach lining to match the taste of a traditional/authentic haggis?
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I'm positive the artificial casing changes the flavor because it tastes differently from natural casing. Besides, the stomach is bigger than most artificial casings.
So, it affects the flavor (not something I would worry about too much) and the size and therefore the cooking time.
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Can you eat the casing on Haggis?
However do note, you do not eat the skin of a haggis nor prick the skin before it cooks as it acts almost like it's own pressure cooker whilst cooking in the oven. For vegetarians who want to try traditional haggis, there are vegetarian options available with veggies, beans and mushrooms replacing the meat.What Does Haggis taste?
Most people say Haggis tastes like this: meaty, earthy, gamey, livery, peppery, spicy and nutty. It's also commonly said that Haggis tastes like some other classic British foods, such as black pudding.How Traditional Haggis Is Made In Scotland | Regional Eats
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