Emma Mykytyn The Arbroath smokie business has flourished since it was awarded PGI (protected geographical indication) status in 2004. Which means only smokies produced in a ten mile radius of Arbroath can be called real Arbroath Smokies. Buy some real smokies and enjoy a good breakfast.
Recipe: Arbroath Smokie Brunch
Ingredients
- 1 Arbroath Smokie
- 1 knob of butter
Instructions
- Split the smokie so it lies opened.
- Add the butter to the fish, dotting over the fleshy side.
- Cook under a hot grill for 2-3 mins until butter has soaked the fish and is bubbling.
- Serve with or without a freshly poached egg.
Want to find out more about the Arbroath Smokie? Visit Scotland have created an Arbroath Smokie Trail which can be downloaded here.
There is also a video showing Iain R Spink smoking his fish here.
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