English Breakfast

Ingredients

• 2 Sausages
• 3 Bacon
• 2 Mushrooms
• 2 Tomatoes
• 1 Slice Black Pudding
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Slice Bread

Instructions

1. Heat a large flat griddle or frying pan over low heat (using two burners if possible) and lightly brush the surface with olive oil.
2. Start with the sausages, as they take the longest to cook. Place them on the cooler part of the griddle and cook gently for 15–20 minutes, turning regularly, until evenly golden and cooked through. After about 10 minutes, increase the heat to medium and begin cooking the remaining ingredients. If space is limited, keep cooked sausages warm in a low oven.
3. Snip a few shallow cuts into the fatty edge of the bacon to prevent curling. Place the bacon on the griddle and fry for 2–4 minutes on each side until cooked to your preferred crispness. Keep warm if needed.
4. Brush any dirt from the mushrooms and trim the stalks level with the caps. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little olive oil. Place stalk-side up on the griddle and cook for 1–2 minutes, then turn and cook for a further 3–4 minutes. Avoid moving them too much to prevent excess moisture release.
5. Cut the tomatoes in half across the middle (or lengthways if using plum tomatoes) and remove the green core. Season and drizzle lightly with oil. Place cut-side down on the griddle and cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes. Turn gently, season again, and cook for a further 2–3 minutes until tender but still holding their shape.
6. Slice the black pudding into 3–4 pieces and remove the skin. Cook on the griddle for 1½–2 minutes on each side until lightly crisp.
7. For traditional fried bread, use a separate frying pan. Heat to medium, add enough oil to coat the base, and fry the bread for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Add a little more oil if needed. For extra richness, add a knob of butter after turning.
8. Crack the eggs into the pan with the fried bread and allow them to set for 30 seconds. Add a knob of butter and gently baste the eggs with the melted butter. Cook to your liking, season, and carefully remove.
9. Serve all components immediately on warm plates, with tomato ketchup or brown sauce if desired.

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