The Ultimate Fry-Up
Full English, field edition. Big breakfast, big day.
Let’s be honest—nothing beats a proper fry-up to kickstart a day in the wild. Whether you’re lakeside at first light, gearing up for a long hike, or just craving something solid in your belly, this pan-fried classic brings all the heavy hitters from the Full English tradition into one hearty, road-ready breakfast.
Mix and match your favourites—this one’s flexible. Just fire up the pan and get stuck in.
What You’ll Need
- 2 Sausages
- 2 rashers of Bacon
- 8–10 Button Mushrooms
- ½ tin of Baked Beans
- 2 Medium Eggs
- 2 slices of Black Pudding or 2 Hash Browns
- 2 Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tsp Cooking Oil
- Brown Sauce or Ketchup (optional, but highly recommended)
How to Make It
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Sizzle the sausages: Drop them into the large compartment of your combi pan over a medium heat. Turn regularly until they start to brown all over.
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Add the rest: Once the sausages are halfway there, add in the bacon rashers and your choice of black pudding or hash browns. Keep everything moving—crispy edges, no burnt bits.
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Get the sides going: In one of the small compartments, pour in your beans. In another, add a teaspoon of oil, then the cherry tomatoes and mushrooms. Stir occasionally so they soften without sticking.
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Eggs last: Crack the eggs into the final compartment with a splash of oil—try not to break the yolks unless that’s your style. Keep the heat steady and gentle.
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Steam finish: Close the lid for a couple of minutes. This helps everything cook through evenly and adds a bit of steam to fluff up the eggs and finish off the sausages.
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Serve hot and hungry: Plate it all up, slather on your favourite sauce, and enjoy right there in your camp chair or back of the van. Cutlery optional—appetite essential.
Pro Tip:
No combi pan? No problem. A flat griddle and a couple of well-timed flips will do the trick. Don’t forget crusty bread or a buttered bap to mop up every last bit.
Big breakfast, big fuel. Whether you’re off to scale a hill or just sit and sip coffee by the fire, this fry-up will set you up right. Cook it your way—and don’t forget to share your twist on the classic. We’d love to see how you build your version of the ultimate breakfast in the wild.
