Easy Scotch Eggs in the 18th Century
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- In this episode I talk to guest Michael Dragoo and together we talk about cooking at reenactments and we cook Scotch Eggs.
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"Scotch eggs with Benjamin Franklin" would've been a good title
Eggs & Benny
Eggs Bennydickt.
No?
Fair enough.
Video actually starts at 5:20.
Lincler I'm Poppy
starts at 0:00
We all can only hope for a spouse who just says "What the hey, why dont we just cook 18th century food together?" god bless
My husband and I actually do this. It's our Sunday After Church Special.
Who ever does your camera work does an fantastic job.
Thanks, we all take turns but the camera guy is usually Aaron. When you are a small crew you get to do everything.
You rock Jas!!!
no shaking, good angels, great work :)
100%
Video actually starts at 5:20.
Michael Dragoo takes the Towsends videos from a 10/10, to an 11. Just rewatched this video years later and it's so great to watch the beginning of this friendship.
Here's the deal: I live in Alaska on land homesteaded by family in the late 40's. We don't have running water and just got electricity last year. If it isn't grown on the farms we work or isn't shot by us, we find it hard to get. We don't make much for money. Most things are traded for work. Your videos are really an asset and they help us live with the things we have. Thank you. So, if you will, we could use some good ways to use the moose offal. We use it for haggis but... a moose liver is... huge. Another haggis recipe would be good too.
Moose sausage?
when did you get wifi up there? :P
Warm it up in the microwave, an entire moose liver will take about 3minutes to reach body temperature in a low wattage microwave. Roll it up so that it has a cavity down the middle and bind it with some string so it holds in place. I know it can get lonely out there in the Alaskan countryside and moose liver comes together as a great makeshift Fleshlight. You're welcome.
This guy up here ^
is my hero. xD
What area of Alaska?
Why do I watch these on an empty stomach
Especially when all of these recipes take three days to make. Lol
So you go to kitchen and cook😃
Same
MISERY
likes,
an Empty
BELLY . . .
@@rosemary4033 I’ll def attempt to cook, lol. I’m not sure mine will turn out as good, but how hard can it be? (Famous last words eek!)
In the UK these are a very common snack food, usually breaded and it would be hard to find any shop that doesn't sell refrigerated ready to eat ones. I guess they aren't so popular across the pond. Shame really, they're so easy and tasty!
+Jamie Saunders -- Just ignorance, not distaste.
I've made these myself, and they're a great treat.
Perhaps this video will make them a bit more popular across the pond.
Are you implying WE'RE across the pond? You are confused as it is YOU who is across the pond.
Honestly, I never ran into any of these recipes when I was touring Great Brittain. With the exception of meat pie.
You just need to find a pub with a Scottish, Irish, or English theme to find them here Jamie Saunders.
I love Scotch Eggs. We have a little brew pub in Indiana that makes the.
James Townsend, youre a proper Hobbit.
High praise indeed!
He would have been a better Bilbo than Martin Freeman.
@john Mullholand Am I the only one noticing the gentleman calling Jon "Devin" on one occasion?
He must've had Devin Townsend on his mind, a famous guitarist haha
@@matrixmirage2148 he said deb, his wifes name I'm assuming
@@TheTiesThatBind88 yes I heard Deb and I, then goes on the mention “her” as part of his family.
these videos are comfy as hell.
Ikr, totally therapeutic. I watch these at the end of the day to destress.
Amen, brother.
Agreed. Just discovered this channel and it’s amazing.
If hell is this comfy, I gotta get out and sin some more
Ahhhhhhhh.........
I fully concur with Molly. The camera work and audio is incredibly good. 10/10
Guess im having another Jas. Townsend marathon these past couple days haha. I needed to catch up here. Well done lads
When you seen Michael Dragoo you know it's gunna be good
I know... I can't watch just then... its falling down a lovely rabbit hole.
I've just discovered it. It's an addiction.
I live in an 18th century town and these videos have inspired me to ... maybe have a little fun at parades - and teach, entertain and make history relatable.
Seems expensive - any hints, tips for someone like me?
Heck I just found this and am so going to binge watch!!
It's pretty amazing watching these early episodes compared to more recent ones. So much evolution in film style, such as fewer jump cuts, and still keeping Jon's wonderful enthusiasm and charisma.
Your content is golden.
I just found this and I am so amazed by what I've seen.
Why must all these vloggers have over a million subscribers when true works of art are found in all the gem channels like this one.
Excellent job and keep up the good work! :)
Thank you for the very kind comment!
Jake De La Cuesta I love history and it's interesting to see what they used to eat. Some of the recipes I would love to try.
I support this answer
Steve1989MreInfo is another hidden gem of a channel. He eats and reviews MRE's and military rations going back to the civil war. He actually ate hardtack FROM the civil war.
you guys should have more vids with Benjamin Franklin in it
PerryMartinGreen420 shhh we have to keep it secret from the world that a founding father is a tome traveler
Christopher Toole - interesting. please explain how you could know that from reading a book?
I watched one video of yours and immediately subscribed. You have a fantastic presence and a great voice; combine that with great historical teaching, and your channel is gold. Thank you!
Thanks!
+Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc. ever thought of producing a cookery book?
Bryan Schmidt The same with me!! I came accross these vids over the weekend and after watching a few I subscribed. Now I'm hooked! James Townsend is excellent at keeping my attention and focus. I am a band new fan and follower.
I agree :) His overall friendly and loving demeanor, reminds me of my history teacher, Mr. Harper while attending Faith West Academy. We need teachers in our schools as passionate as shown here. My memory is failing the older I get, but one of my history teachers took us to ride horses, another to an old western town and a music studio concerning some old time singer named Mahoney ??? I really enjoyed those excursions, but sadly into todays schools I am shocked at some of the foul language I hear come out of the mouths of teachers without concern for the ears of the students. Good teachers are getting harder to find, but I still remember the ones that left an impression upon me, throughout my life.
I didn't remember a single thing, didn't use barely anything that was taught, but what they left me with was love and courtesy despite the changing times, and morals. One last memory of Mr. Harper, was that he invited the entire classroom to his home, and we had a cookout in his backyard :) :)
4:54 he almost said "I love kids" but didnt.
kind of a shame you cant say that anymore without someone thinking you're weird
This guy is weird to begin with. That's why he's not allowed to say it.
Aw, that's sad lol
Only on UA-cam would you get such amazing commentary
Glad someone else caught this
lmao
Love how the guy says "thank you, sir" , so charming!
You guys are the rock stars of this sort of topic. Really priceless stuff here you serve up. No one is doing this at this level, certainly not with this much enthusiasm or detail. I thank you.
0:14 he's like an 18th century Gaben
XD
To escape the HL3 riots of the dystopian future, he traveled to the past...
DEAR GOD it all makes sense now!
Video actually starts at 5:20.
ROFL
I’m not a homesteader. I can’t build a log cabin, with a rock and log chimney, nor an outdoor oven. I can, however, cook. By including cooking on your channel I can join in. Thank you.
You stated that we should consider adding some of these recipes to our reenacting - actually, I am going to add them to my contemporary cooking!👍👍👍
Yes! making dishes from other cultures is always fun and tasty, and now I can add dishes from cultures in time.
I’m so surprised you don’t have them over there in the states
@@mcbrodz1663 I have had scotch eggs over here, but it is very uncommon
I'm surprised there's no rolling in bread crumbs at the end like with modern scotch eggs.
I swear, there is not a corner of the internet where I don’t run into you! Ever finish that Woolworths?
@@klangerfox3244 I transferred it over to my Xbox One and made it even bigger, then completely forgot about it:D
You are everywhere dude
you are a treasure
he added the brread crumbs in the START
right after the minced ham.
I've been missing scotch eggs ever since I moved from the UK. Thanks for inspiring me and showing how to make my own! :) love this channel
Did he just pull a cast iron pan off an open flame with no gloves? savage..
Scotch eggs are never called Scottish eggs as they don't come from Scotland. Scotch comes from Scotched meaning coated or wrapped. invented in London but derived from Indian food.
Yep!
I'm pretty sure if they are served in a meal they are served with gravy as well, not cream.
Similar to how people think that potatoes that have been french cut and fried in oil come from france?
theyre more a snack than a meal, way too small
***** A lot of pubs serve them with gravy, and side dishes which can vary depending what pub you go to.
Looks like Benjamin Franklin cooking with Neil Patrick Harris. Love it. Subscribed!! 😁
Random Brandon you will not be disappointed.
I've just discovered this channel this morning, and I'm so glad I did. I can't understand how anyone could dislike these videos.
I learned how to make scotch eggs while researching British lifestyles a few years ago. I had no idea they go back to the 18th century. These videos are just fascinating. As someone who loves cooking and history, I thank you for making these shows. Keep up the good work.
I love history AND cooking. These videos are so well done...both entertaining and informative. Thanks for doing such a great job.
Thank you for introducing me to Scotch eggs! I grew up in New England and somehow never ate them before. I'm eating them for brunch right now with earl gray tea and a poppy seed bagel and I have to say it is an incredibly satisfying meal.
Omg this just reminded me of this fantastic looking pastry I bought last year, it had an entire hard boiled egg on top but little did I realize it still had the shell on until I chomped into it.
This recipe is so quick! I love the Scotch Eggs at our huge Renaissance Fair, so now I can make my own.Thanks!
I really loved this show. I’ve made homemade scotch eggs myself with sausage meat in casing the egg and them breaded. Theses looked very tasty and I’d really like to do them with the ham as tbh it’s a good way to use up left over Ham. I also love the ones with the black budding in. Theses days there are so many variety of scotch egg
Scotch egg recipie in a mid 20th century book of mine; Basically dust the egg in flour, wrap the egg in sausage, then bread it by dusting of flour, dip in egg, and breadcrumbs, deep fry then cool to room temperature for serving.
Anyone else how Michael quickly said grace before eating?
I found that very wholesome.
Hes not saying grace he's "praying" that the inside is cooked correctly. You can hear him go "please, please" if you trun up the volume.
This is so cool about teaching the kids! A lot of adults think that today's children only care about phones and video games, however, if we take the time to immerse them in another era they get so into it! I use Jon's videos in my "Time Travel" home-school curriculum and they really are great! (and I dress up too Lol)
I actually really love that title "living history demonstrator"
Your dedication to history and your willingness to share it is awesome! I'm 48 years old and I learn every time I watch one of your videos. We just moved to Smithfield Virginia just outside of Williamsburg VA. We are embracing the history here. I use your videos to help teach my kids. Thank you for all you do.
Michael Dragoo is such a delight! He brings a lot of excitement to the show in the same way Jon does. I have yet to try this recipe, but since I'm locked up in my own home, I might give it a go.
I could watch these episodes all day long because they're so incredibly fascinating. The host, the guest, the entire production is first-rate. I'm glad I'm a subscriber and I'll keep watching.
This looks delicious but nothing beats a molten center in a scotch egg. That slightly runny yolk coming out when you cut into it is just heaven.
would you soft boil the egg to get that? like, so you could peel it and put it in the patties but it wouldn't be completely done?
Not really a fan of runny yolk tbh
A twice-cooked HARD BOILED EGG has a slightly runny yolk??? I doubt it. When they cut it, it was hard-boiled, obviously.
Dr. Elizabeth Martin You could just use a different method to cook the egg
How? A soft-boiled egg is soft all over.........My Mum is a Hetherington (Scottish) but she never made this........(or haggis, thank goodness!) I love runny yolks though - yum yum! cheers
You can tell Michael used to be a lot more nervous in front of the camera but he still does great. Glad that he stuck with it.
Can't decide wether that's Ben Franklin or GabeN
Both.
Our new Lord and Savior.
Ben Gaben
And they cooked THREE eggs!!!
Omg... HL3 and Portal3 ARE CONFIRMED!!!
GabeN Franklin
Can't...unsee...
I just love these videos. To be completely honest, I feel something out of you both. Not just a passion, but real love for what you are doing.
Thanks for posting. Great breakfast. My grandson calls them "Let Me Outs." Thanks for the sauce addition.
“Let Me Outs” deserves to be another common name for these!
I have watched these vids over and over, love them, and wish I could give them a like every time.
Never call a Scottish man "Scotch". He's a Scot :)
Told to me by a Scot.
These are Scotch eggs and don't have anything to do with Scotland, they come from London, though they're a very common snack all over Britain.
I always cringe a little when Americans say they're Scotch-Irish (funnily enough, I feel like the majority of the people that do those DNA tests think they're "Scotch-Irish" and Native American and the results come back that they're 99% English)
Scotching is a way of preserving eggs. The scotch egg is nothing to do with Scotland
But the alcohol you van call scoth...also told by a Scotsman aka Shaun.
My great-grandmother from Tewkesbury, England made these when I was a little kid. Her sauce had mustard in it. My grandfather (her son) used to like a little Worcestershire sauce on them, but that would not be period-authentic, because it wasn't really a thing until the mid 1800's. But to this day, I put a little sauce on almost all my egg dishes. Thanks to you and Michael for the great video!
Great, now Im hungry again...... why are simple foods like this so good..... this with some of those pancakes would be great !!
So happy you made this video. I had never heard of them before but gave it a try at home and absolutely loved them! Thanks for expanding my culinary world.
just 2 guys outdoor-cooking a scotch egg like poeple in the 18th century did.
Sounds like a fun Sunday afternoon lol
dat Pianoguy under rated lmao
Your passion for history and keeping it alive is inspiring. One of my scout masters growing up used to do 18th century re-enactments with his friends on our trips. They would sit by the fire with a Dutch oven and tell stories while sipping cider. He served in two wars and was always a part of the boston st. Patrick’s day parade, my birthday, and would ride in a Jeep with other soldiers to make awareness for veterans. He stopped the parade once when I called out his name to say hello. This always brings back those fond memories. He instilled a real passion for history in the troop so thank you for continuing such great traditions
Not period, but for dessert, pack sugar cookie dough around a well chilled Cadbury egg and deep fry. (Use clean oil.)
You, sir, are my hero.
will the cookie dough cook all the way through, or will it have a crispy crust with cookie dough and chocolate center?
I think this would kill me.
Sounds like a snack Elvis would have loved.
Murica egg.
They enthusiasm and shear joy you and your guests put into these videos is infectious! I use to go to reenactments when I was in school and the engagement of the reenactors made such an impression on me. Thank you for brining back the joy of living history!
6:14 Michael Dragoo Becoming Sassy Dragoo! Yes Thank You John!
"Living history demonstrator" is such a delightful way to put it!
This dude deserves to be on TV
Growing in the UK our Scotch eggs were made from sausage meat and breaded. Then deep fried or baked. Still one of my favorites along with pork pies.
Domuz yemeyiniz 😢
Everything you do is so interesting.
I just discovered this channel last week, and I love it. You make such incredible, useful, positive, uplifting, wholesome, and exciting content (yes I could go on). I want to try all of the recipes! As an aside to Mr. Townsend, I am cook, and spent all four years of high school (quite some time ago now) in culinary classes, and the way you engage with creating the food makes me feel like you are a trained professional. I don't know if this is the case or not, but I really appreciate your work, passion, kindness, and professionalism.
This is the best cooking show. Character is broken but the character of the food holds true.
Thanks!
+Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc. can I use beef or chicken instead of pork?
My wife uses turkey sausage. Had a two-yoked Scottish Egg yesterday. I took a picture but don't know how to post it. Be safe.
Thankyou, Michael for praying ❤️
Two wholesome men talk about food colorized 1735
Whenever I need some wholesome purification for my soul, I watch your vids. Love you.
i do WW2 German reenacting it's all horse meat and iron rations for me
partizan forces Don't forget the snow, sawdust and boot leather.
Don't forget the heaps of meth the Germans gave their army.
Ant Thomas ooh. How can *I* enlist?
Horse meat! No!
Add some rye bread that's half sawdust, for authenticity.
I have several historical cookbooks that I got from Pennsbury Manor. One is William Penn's wife's recipes, one is Native Americans in the area's recipes, the other is French cooking, some may be fro Thomas Jefferson, he was quite an epicure and was into nutrition and health. The fourth book is on herbs of the Manor with types, growing methods, uses and recipes for various uses.
Love the excitement, passion and enthusiasm in these videos. The production quality is top notch as well. I think this channel is a perfect example of how quality videos will always draw an audience, regardless of content. I had absolutely no interest in living history beforehand and yet now I do. I can't wait to see where this goes in the future. Congrats on the growth of your channel and keep up the excellent work!
You do such an excellent job with getting people together! This channel is second to none, sir! Keep up the good work!
Does Michael have a YT channel? He seems like cool people.
Not yet!
L
Is he thinking of starting one?
Doubtful, He's wearing B. Franklin Glasses. Not much of a chance he'd do YT without a YT persona and someone else hosting imho
what does wearing B Franklin glasses have to do with having a YT channel? Anyone can have a YT channel doesn't matter what they wear.
Scotch eggs. Invented by Fortnum & Mason in London and sold to travellers on coaches from Piccadilly. Scotching was the process of making a scotch egg. Interestingly, Scotch Eggs were a major topic in the UK during Covid because when pubs reopened customers were only allowed to sit and drink if they bought a 'substantial meal'. Politicians argued whether a Scotch Egg constitued a substantial meal. Nowadays, they are made with minced pork not ham.
He kinda reminds me of Gibbs from Pirates of the Caribbean
He does lol!😂
Oh he really does, now that you say that!!!
yeah he does look little Gibbs from pirates of the Caribbean
I love Scotch eggs. And I make my own all the time. Here in the UK they are typically finished with a bread crumb crust which is magnificent! Thank you for this super excited to spread the SE word!
That's the strangest Scotch egg that I have ever seen.
I was thinking that myself. Something only a Scot would know I guess.
A boiled egg in a ham pate inspired by a Scotch egg would be a better title.
Haha I agree.
scotch eggs aren't even scottish, they're from london
They are actually slot into the anglo-indian food tradition and were invented in london.
I’ve come across this channel by accident. Just wanna say I’m glad I did! For me, in a world that moves fast, cooks fast, it’s refreshing to slow down and enjoy cooking as well as sharing great food with family and friends..great job guys!
Now I gotta try Scotch eggs. Darn you people!
My brother made these, he almost died after eating the third one XD they're very filling.
As a huge devourer of history, civil and Military i found the closest way to going back in time and getting a small glimpse of our past can happen through reenactment and living history. I started out at 15 with the Rev War and WW2 as and adult. With proper study and research, living history can be your vehicle to the past. It’s not cosplay for most. History lovers would be at home in living history or historical reenactment organizations, there really is endless depth to ones interest in history.
I'm not sure how I ended up here, but I'm not even mad. Really interesting content you guys put out!
yeah, I somehow wound up on one of their videos, too, and have just been watching a lot of them, curious as to the past after my initial one
This video was the kinda feelgood thing i need these days. I love this channel.
Great stuff, I am from India, and we have a lot different stuff here too, so actually I was thinking how I can mix the two processes, types, equipment and things.
+Aarons Leonard I would love to see a similar channel focusing on old fashioned Indian cooking, living, and survival techniques!
+MoTown2112 You could try Keith Floyd in India, its there on YT, maybe not old fashioned but very rustic
+Rad Chad in a tandoor.
Lol! I was expecting that, but now I know Tandoor is a cooking tool.
Aarons Leonard dum biryani
I love ya man thanks for sharing gems like this. It would be a damned shame if we start to lose recipes like this.
What is interesting about Scotch Eggs is you can use some left over meat - any really - and eggs which would be readily available. Was this sort of thing eaten at breakfast?
Also you two played off each other really well.
I would bet a 1750/80 soldier would enjoy this no matter the time of day. :) Today, I would be interested in trying corn beef with a little green/bell pepper and onion thrown in to jazz it up.
gmaureen Not a bad idea actually.
We eat them still now in England picnics for example or if im doing a cold meat platter they will accompany
I really like how you don't look like you're going through an exorcism whenever you eat something amazing. (Unlike some shows you see on TV now) You have a warm sincere atmosphere that I love.
I take it the hard boiled egg must have the shell removed?
moorek1967 yes.
You can remove the egg and use the shells
Gentlemen, this recipe is now a favorite amongst my homestead. My thanks to you for sharing!
5:30 for recipe!
Lol I love how the guest cant stop eating the eggs, I'm sold
I play Doom, work for gov't defense, watch anime on the down low, am a chef at an upscale resort, paying my way back to college slowly, and 20 years old. Yet I still subscribed because this channel is such a fun and different one. I love it!
Can't tell if this is a cry for help or a joke
Hamsaphina It's a joke for help.
Hamsaphina *Slow clap*
I just want to say that I really appreciate your channel. I love learning about the 18th and 19th century period cooking and living. Thank you for doing this - keep up the great work!
8:07 The man removes his hat and thanks his maker for the food. Amen. 300 years later and I do the same before I eat a bite. Going without for a while sure makes you thankful when you get a chance to catch up a little.
I love this channel!
I've tried all the recipes and completely switched to an 18th century diet. I just turned 33 and I figure I have about 2 more years to live.
Delicious!
I thought Scotch eggs were supposed to be soft boiled?
Soft boiled quail eggs.
Has become one of my new favorite channels. I wish to live like this!
Always great! Does Mr Dragoo have a cookbook or website?
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What a dedicated individual showing authentic enthusiasm in this recpie. Thank you for sharing
Those look delicious. You can't go wrong with meat-wrapped meat.
I like this man's attitude! My mother always tried to squeeze lessons in our family vacations and history was a favorite in my family.
Recipe starts at 530
onetwothree57 5:30
Seasonal, micro-regional foods has got to be extremely healthy, as well as fun. You are participating in your landscape :)
So the eggshells are consumed as well?
No, the eggs were pealed.
No, the egg is shelled before putting the meat coating on the outside. Crush and put the eggshells in the garden with your tomato plants! These can be made with grocery-store bulk sausage and some breadcrumbs. Yummy!
Watching Michael talk about why he loves reenacting & sharing history with others with such joy really warms my heart.