Here's a recipe for the beloved Haggis of Scotland. In addition to the other naughty (read 'delectable') bits, the lungs are traditionally included in Scotland, but are omitted here as it's illegal to sell lungs in the U.S. (Any clues as to why, anybody?). Some folks also think that liver shouldn't be used.


1 sheep's lung (illegal in the U.S.; may be omitted if not available)
1 sheep's stomach
1 sheep heart
1 sheep liver
1/2 lb fresh suet (kidney leaf fat is preferred)
3/4 cup oatmeal (the ground type, NOT the Quaker Oats type!)
3 onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup stock
Wash lungs and stomach well, rub with salt and rinse. Remove membranes and excess fat. Soak in cold salted water for several hours. Turn stomach inside out for stuffing.
Cover heart and liver with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Chop heart and coarsely grate liver. Toast oatmeal in a skillet on top of the stove, stirring frequently, until golden. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Loosely pack mixture into stomach, about two-thirds full. Remember, oatmeal expands in cooking.

Press any air out of stomach and truss securely. Put into boiling water to cover. Simmer for 3 hours, uncovered, adding more water as needed to maintain water level. Prick stomach several times with a sharp needle when it begins to swell; this keeps the bag from bursting. Place on a hot platter, removing trussing strings. Serve with a spoon. Ceremoniously served with "neeps, tatties and nips" -- mashed turnips, mashed potatoes, nips of whiskey.

Bon Apetit.

F*** THAT, We just buy ours from the supermarket

Damn Ramone. Can't you let me have my fun?

I've had worse...but yeah...bleh!

I love haggis ... its lovely.

with tatties and 'neeps ... mmm

Actually the last time I had it was for breakfast in an Edinburgh hotel ... admittedly it was 3 in the afternoon and the tour of the local hostelries had gone past my bed time .. so ... we didnt go to bed!

now that's something to make if you want to get rid of a woman

I just had to read sheep's lungs and it turned my stomach. Had to double check to make sure I was really in the recipe section.

What exactly does this taste like ??? Can anyone describe it ?

This isn,t fit for a dog to eat, are you serious?

Megan.

I'm English and I can honestly say that Haggis is one of the tastiest dishes I have ever experienced. Admittedly, the ingredients may sound stomach churning, but in reality it is a joy to the tastebuds.

i must admit never had this (delicacy)

but i would bet the cholesterol

is about off the chart

Im thinking this would be like liver and onions ? No ?

sounds worse to me meg

but i never tried it

ya never know

What kind of wine do you serve with that?

old vinegar tasting wine

helps stop the upset tummie

Im thinking a red would go with that because it sounds a little hearty .