The pig's feast omelette

Pork Feast Omelette

I came up with this combination one day after the holidays when I had some leftover fried meat and a few homemade sausages, exactly from the pork feast. Instead of just reheating them, I tried to make an omelette with them and some sheep cheese. It's definitely worth it, especially if you have leftovers and don't want to throw them away. No complicated ingredients or fancy steps are needed.

Quick Info

Total Time: 15 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Recipe Type: Hearty Breakfast, Leftover Meat or Sausage Reuse

Ingredients

250 g fried meat (usually leg, belly, or what’s left from the pork feast) and fried sausages
3 eggs
100 g sheep cheese (or feta, if you don’t have sheep cheese)
1 tablespoon of the oil used to fry the meat/sausages
Pepper
Salt (only if you feel it’s needed – sheep cheese is generally salty)

Preparation Method

1. If you already have leftover fried meat and sausages from another meal, just cut them into suitable pieces. If you don’t have leftovers, fry 250 g of meat and sausages with a little salt and pepper for 20-25 minutes in oil until nicely browned.
2. Put a tablespoon of oil (from frying the meat and sausages) in a pan. When hot, add the meat and sausages, letting them heat for 1-2 minutes until they sizzle again.
3. Crack the eggs into a bowl, lightly beat them with a fork, add pepper and crumbled sheep cheese. Taste before adding salt, usually, it’s not needed anymore.
4. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the meat and sausages directly in the pan.
5. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the edges of the egg set and the bottom is lightly browned.
6. Using a plate (or flat lid), flip the omelette to cook the other side. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until it forms a crust.
7. When ready, slide the omelette onto a plate. It pairs very well with pickles. I last had it with pickled watermelon.

Why I Make This Recipe Often

I find it the most practical option when there’s leftover fried meat from a meal. You don’t have to invent anything; just combine it with eggs and cheese, and you have another meal with almost no effort. Filling, tasty, and nothing goes to waste.

Tips and Variations

Tips

Don’t leave the omelette on the heat too long, or the eggs will dry out.
If the cheese is very salty, don’t add any salt at all.
If there’s too much grease after reheating the meat, drain some to avoid a greasy omelette.

Substitutions

Sheep cheese can be replaced with feta, but it should be as salty and flavorful as possible.
Sausages can be just leftovers or fresh, fried on the spot if you don’t have any.
You can use another type of meat, but it’s important that it’s already fried and has a pronounced flavor.

Variations

You can add parsley or dill at the end, but it’s not mandatory.
If you have goat cheese, that works too, but be careful with salt.
You can also make it with just meat, without sausages, or vice versa, depending on what’s left.

Serving Ideas

The best side dish is pickles. It goes well with any sourness, from cucumbers to pickled watermelon or green tomatoes.
The omelette is served hot, freshly made from the pan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use just sausages without meat?
Yes, if you only have fried sausages left, use them as is, but ideally, you should have at least two types (meat plus sausages) for more flavor.

Can it be made without cheese?
Yes, but the omelette won’t be as tasty and filling. The cheese greatly helps with texture and flavor.

What do I do if I don’t have oil from frying the meat?
Use regular oil, but then you might need to add a little salt since the flavor from the meat fat is missing.

Can I put the eggs directly over the cold meat?
It’s not recommended. It’s best to heat the meat and sausages first; otherwise, the omelette won’t cook evenly and might turn out too watery.

Can I make the omelette in the oven?
I haven’t tried the oven version. It’s much quicker in the pan and keeps the classic texture.

Nutritional Values

Approximately, one serving (half of the above quantities) has around 450-500 kcal, with about 30 g of protein, 35 g of fat, and 2-3 g of carbohydrates. Values may vary depending on the type of meat, sausages, and how much cheese you use. Sheep cheese and sausages add a lot of salt and fat, so it’s not a diet recipe, but it’s very filling.

Storage and Reheating

It’s best to eat the omelette while it’s fresh. It can be stored in the fridge, covered, for a maximum of 1 day. When reheating, the texture won’t be as good; the egg becomes firmer. If there are leftovers, reheat it in a pan over low heat or in the microwave, but not for too long, or it will dry out.