Black Pudding and Chorizo Frittata

This dish is a robust marriage of the classic 'Full English Breakfast' and Italian frittata. The oat-thickened texture and earthy taste of Black Pudding stand in perfect contrast to the fat of spicy sausage (e.g. chorizo) and the softness of creamy egg. A true 'cradle of flavours' guaranteed to give energy until noon.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 720 kcal
🌍 Cuisine British

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Ovenproof frying pan (cast iron is best): Which can go from hob straight to oven.
  • Whisk: For aerating the egg.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Gluten (black pudding often contains oatmeal/flour)

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Fry the chorizo in the oil in the pan until it releases its spicy fat.

Tip: This 'paprika fat' will be the flavour base of the dish, permeating the egg too.
2

Add the black pudding cubes and the onion. Fry until the pudding edges become crisp and the onion softens. Finally, throw in the garlic for 1 minute.

Tip: Black pudding tends to fall apart; don't stir too wildly, let it form a crust.
3

Whisk the eggs with the cream, salt, pepper, and parsley.

Tip: The fat content of the cream prevents the egg protein from contracting too much (becoming rubbery), so the scrambled egg stays creamier.
4

Pour the egg over the meats. Shake the pan to distribute, and cook over medium heat on the hob until the edge starts to pull away from the pan wall (approx. 3-4 minutes).

Tip: Do not stir! The essence of frittata is the cake-like, continuous form.
5

Place the pan in the hot oven for 10-15 minutes until the centre sets and the top rises slightly.

Tip: The surrounding heat of the oven (convection) finishes cooking gently, sparing the bottom from burning.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the bottom burn?
The flame on the hob was too high. Egg is an insulator, letting heat through slowly, so the bottom cooks sooner than the top.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Black pudding (skin removed, diced)
  • 150 g Spicy sausage (e.g. Chorizo, sliced)
  • 6 whole Eggs
  • 1 whole Red onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 50 ml Double cream