Ulster Fry
The Northern Irish fry-up: sausages, bacon, eggs, black pudding, tomatoes and fried soda farls, all on one plate. Forty-five minutes.
Method
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Heat the oil in a large heavy frying pan over medium heat and fry the sausages 12 to 15 minutes, turning, until golden and cooked through. Keep them warm in a low oven.
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Add the bacon and black pudding to the pan and fry 3 to 4 minutes a side until the bacon is crisp and the pudding is crusty. Keep warm.
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Add the tomatoes cut side down and the mushrooms and fry 4 minutes, turning once, until softened and browned. Keep warm.
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Fry the halved soda farls in the fat that remains for 2 minutes a side, until golden and crisp.
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Push everything to the side, add a little more oil if needed and fry the eggs to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Divide everything between two hot plates, season and serve with brown sauce and hot tea.
Chef’s Tips
- Start the sausages first. They take longest.
- Fry the soda farls in the pan fat, for the flavour.
- Warm the plates so everything stays hot.
Pairing Suggestions
- A pot of tea
- Brown sauce
- Fresh orange juice
Storage & Reheating
Best eaten immediately. Refrigerate leftover sausages and bacon up to 3 days.
Common questions
How long does Ulster Fry take to make?
About 45 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Ulster Fry?
Start the sausages first. They take longest. Fry the soda farls in the pan fat, for the flavour. Warm the plates so everything stays hot.
What should I serve with Ulster Fry?
A pot of tea; Brown sauce; Fresh orange juice.
How should Ulster Fry be stored?
Best eaten immediately. Refrigerate leftover sausages and bacon up to 3 days.
Is Ulster Fry suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is high-protein and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Ulster Fry?
About 964 kcal per serving, with 48 g protein, 58 g carbohydrate and 60 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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