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    Instant Pot Keto Scotch Eggs

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    Hearty and savory, these Instant Pot Keto Scotch Eggs are a yummy paleo breakfast that is high in healthy fats and extremely low in carbs.

    A tasty breakfast that will keep your taste buds happy and your tummy full all morning.

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    Making keto & paleo-friendly Scotch eggs in the Instant Pot is a breeze, and these can be made in advance and reheated for a quick, satisfying breakfast.

    These are easier to make in the Instant Pot than in other methods that I have tried. And ther are fewer dishes to wash since you only use the IP.

    If you don't own an Instant Pot, then I also have a baked version of Scotch eggs here: Baked Low Carb Scottish Eggs

     

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    You can pressure cook the eggs, peel the eggs, then mold the ground sausage around the eggs, brown them in Saute mode, and pressure cook the browned Scotch eggs to finish.

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    Instant Pot Keto Scotch Eggs Recipe

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    Ingredients:

    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 ½   tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
    • 1 lb ground pork sausage (check package to make sure sausage is low in carbs & sugars)

    Directions:

    1. Add 1 cup water to the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Place the steam basket into the pot. Place eggs in the steamer basket.
    2. Close & lock the lid and turn the pressure release handle to Sealing. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High Pressure and set the timer for 5 minutes.
    3. When cooking time is complete, use the Natural Release method for 5 minutes (leave pot alone for 5 minutes) and then carefully Quick Release the remaining pressure.
    4. Using pot holders, remove the steamer basket with the eggs from inner pot and use tongs to place the eggs into an ice bath or cold water bath for 5 minutes. Remove eggshells, discard, and set the eggs aside. Pour out any leftover water from the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
    5. Divide pork sausage into four portions and form into four thin patties, Place a cooked egg in the center of each pattie and gently wrap and mold the pork around the egg until covered with the ground sausage.
    6. Select Saute and once the pot is hot add the olive oil to the pot. Place the Scotch eggs in the pot and brown on all sides for 6 minutes, or until browned. Once browned remove the Scotch eggs from the pot.
    7. Add 1 cup water to the inner pot of the Instant Pot and place the rack (or trivet) into the pot. Place Scotch eggs on the rack.
    8. Lock lid in place and turn the pressure release valve to Sealing. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High Pressure and set the timer for 8 minutes. 
    9. Once cooking time is complete, carefully use the Quick Release method to release the pressure.
    10. Open the lid,  Carefully remove Scotch eggs from the inner pot by using tongs and serve.

    Tip:

    You can use gluten free mild or hot varieties of ground pork sausage depending on your taste preference. 

    Nutritional Data: Yield: 4, Serving size: 1 scotch egg, Amounts per serving: Cal: 456, Carbs: 2g, Net Carbs: 2g, Fiber: 0g, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Protein: 26g, Sugars:2g, Sodium: 971 mg

    *all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*

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    Instant Pot Keto Scotch Eggs

    Stacey
    Instant Pot Keto Scotch Eggs are a yummy paleo breakfast that is high in healthy fats and extremely low in carbs.
    4.95 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 12 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Release time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine eggs, instant pot, scotch eggs
    Servings 4
    Calories 456 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • tongs
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
    • 1 lb ground pork sausage check package to make sure sausage is low in carbs & sugars

    Instructions
     

    • Add 1 cup water to the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Place the steam basket into the pot. Place eggs in the steamer basket.
    • Close & lock the lid and turn the pressure release handle to Sealing. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High Pressure and set the timer for 5 minutes.
    • When cooking time is complete, use the Natural Release method for 5 minutes (leave the pot alone for 5 minutes) and then carefully Quick Release the remaining pressure.
    • Using pot holders, remove the steamer basket with the eggs from the inner pot and use tongs to place the eggs into an ice bath or cold water bath for 5 minutes. Remove eggshells, discard, and set the eggs aside. Pour out any leftover water from the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
    • Divide pork sausage into four portions and form into four thin patties, Place a cooked egg in the center of each pattie and gently wrap and mold the pork around the egg until covered with the ground sausage.
    • Select Saute and once the pot is hot add the olive oil to the pot. Place the Scotch eggs in the pot and brown on all sides for 6 minutes, or until browned. Once browned remove the Scotch eggs from the pot.
    • Add 1 cup water to the inner pot of the Instant Pot and place the rack (or trivet) into the pot. Place Scotch eggs on the rack.
    • Lock lid in place and turn the pressure release valve to Sealing. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High Pressure and set the timer for 8 minutes.
    • Once cooking time is complete, carefully use the Quick Release method to release the pressure.
    • Open the lid, Carefully remove Scotch eggs from the inner pot by using tongs and serve.

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    Notes

    Tip: You can use gluten free mild or hot varieties of ground pork sausage depending on your taste preference.
    *all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1scotch eggCalories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 971mgFiber: 0gSugar: 2g
    Keyword instant pot breakfast, Instant Pot Keto Scotch Eggs, keto, low carb, paleo, scotch eggs
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    1. Phil says

      March 30, 2025 at 5:19 am

      4 stars
      I tried this with a couple of modifications, I used Black Pudding ( also known as Blood Sausage/Pudding, and rolled it in ground up pork scratchings, for a crunchy texture

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        April 01, 2025 at 9:57 am

        Hi Phil, thank you for trying the recipe and for sharing your ideas and tips.

        Reply
    2. Brenda says

      September 27, 2022 at 10:33 am

      You say a steam basket, but I am seeing the eggs on a trivet that comes with the IP...is that what you mean?

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        September 28, 2022 at 8:40 am

        Yes, Brenda, You can use a trivet or a steam basket.

        Reply
    3. Jackie says

      November 09, 2020 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight followed recipe... only change I made was I used large eggs and cooked the eggs 3 minutes in the IP 3 minutes natural release and then ice bath (they looked like eggs in picture) not the 5/5 minutes. Also served with keto Hollandaise sauce. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        November 10, 2020 at 7:55 am

        Hi Jackie, Thanks for trying the recipe. Yes, you can experiment with the time depending on how you prefer your eggs. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Christina says

      February 22, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      Can you do theres in the oven and if so how long for?

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        February 23, 2020 at 1:34 pm

        Yes, you can bake these in the oven at 400F for about 25 to 30 minutes.

        Reply
    5. Heather says

      October 15, 2019 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      I love scotch eggs! I use ground turkey sausage, but never thought about the Instant Pot! Excited to try it!

      Reply
    6. Cheryl Malik says

      October 14, 2019 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      These look incredible. My son would love these!

      Reply
    7. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

      October 14, 2019 at 7:31 am

      5 stars
      I love how simple these are and so perfect for meal prepping ahead!

      Reply
    8. Erin says

      October 14, 2019 at 1:47 am

      I had also never heard of these! And now I'm wondering why?! They look AMAZING. So much good protein to start the day! 😀

      Reply
    9. jennifer says

      October 13, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      I have NEVER had a scotch egg, now I definitely need to try with your instant pot directions

      Reply
    10. Hope Pearce says

      October 12, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh this recipe bought back fond memories of family picnics when I was younger, my Nana always used to make scotch eggs. You recipe has reminded me how tasty they are. Am definitely making a batch this week!

      Reply
    11. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

      October 12, 2019 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      These were delicious. Easy with your instructions. Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        October 12, 2019 at 11:21 am

        Thank you, Carol 🙂

        Reply
    12. Jean Choi says

      October 11, 2019 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      Never tried Scotch eggs, but I loved every ingredient in it so I need to try soon! Thanks for the IP method. Makes it so easy!

      Reply
    13. Anne Lawton says

      October 11, 2019 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      why have I never heard of these before? They look delicious. Pinned to make them soon

      Reply
    14. Don Baiocchi says

      October 10, 2019 at 7:21 am

      5 stars
      I love Scotch eggs but haven't made them in literally years. This is such a great, easy version!

      Reply
    15. Zuzana says

      October 10, 2019 at 7:20 am

      5 stars
      Those were so good, my daughter asked for the second portion. And she hardly does that.

      Reply
    16. Megan Stevens says

      October 09, 2019 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      I was so excited when I saw this recipe!! Eeee! 😉 This is one of my favorite foods, but I haven't really nailed the technique of keeping the meat on the egg LOL. Super happy for your instructions. Beautiful.

      Reply
    17. ChihYu says

      October 09, 2019 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      Such a simple way to have a different and delicious breakfast! Love these!

      Reply
    18. Raia Todd says

      October 08, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      I have never tried Scotch eggs before and now I've got to! These sound delicious and of course I love that they're made in the Instant Pot...

      Reply
    19. linda spiker says

      October 08, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      This is such a cute idEA! I have never seen anything like it!

      Reply
    20. Tessa Simpson says

      October 08, 2019 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      Super simple and totally satisfying! I hadn't ever had a scotch egg before...great breakfast!

      Reply
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