What is real haggis made of?

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Real haggis is made from a sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs—collectively called the “pluck”—minced with oatmeal, suet, onions, and spices, then traditionally boiled in a sheep’s stomach (now often a casing). Kidneys and eyes aren’t part of authentic recipes, and a “whole sheep” is far from the chopped, seasoned nature of the dish.

A national symbol of Scotland, haggis is celebrated on Burns Night in honor of poet Robert Burns, who praised it in “Address to a Haggis.” Fun fact: imports of traditional haggis to the U.S. were long restricted because it contains lungs. Memory tip: think “H-L-L”—the three vital organs above the diaphragm—Heart, Liver, Lungs.