Angels on Horseback
Description
Angels on Horseback - Authentic recipe from Great Britain. Ready in 25 min. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Remove 12 oysters from their shells (or use pre-shucked oysters). Lay out 12 thin rashers of bacon.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Angels on Horseback are a classic British savoury bite — oysters wrapped in bacon and grilled or fried. Savoury, salty-smoky (bacon), and tender (oyster). A Victorian savoury classic (the savoury counterpart to Devils on Horseback).
- 2
Drizzle each oyster with a little lemon juice and wrap in a rasher of bacon (secure with a toothpick).
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Angels on Horseback are a classic British savoury — oysters, each wrapped in a thin slice of bacon and fried, grilled or baked until the bacon is crispy. Savoury, salty-smoky (from the crispy bacon) and tender (the oyster inside). A Victorian-Edwardian savoury classic (served at the end of a dinner or as a canapé). The savoury counterpart to Devils on Horseback (made with prunes). Savoury and elegant.
- 3
Fry, grill or bake the bacon-wrapped oysters until the bacon is crispy (~8–10 min.). Serve on toast or as canapés.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Angels on Horseback are served hot (on small toasts or as skewered canapés) as a savoury, starter or elegant finger food — the bacon-wrapped oysters. Savoury and elegant. A Victorian savoury classic.
📜 Origin & History
Angels on Horseback are a classic British Savoury – a savory finishing course of the Victorian dinner table – consisting of oysters wrapped in bacon, briefly grilled and served on toast. The dish first appeared in British cookbooks of the late 19th century, including by Charles Elmé Francatelli (chef to Queen Victoria). It was a typical conclusion to the Victorian dinner sequence as a 'Savoury', served after dessert. The name likely comes from the appearance: the pale oysters 'ride' on the dark bacon. A variant with prunes is called 'Devils on Horseback'.
🌿 Regional variants
As Devils
With prunes instead of oysters — Devils on Horseback.
On Toast
Served on crispy toast — the classic way.
🍷 What goes with it?
Serve hot (on toast or as canapés) as a savoury, starter or elegant finger food. Savoury, salty-smoky and tender. A Victorian savoury classic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Angels on Horseback?
Angels on Horseback are a classic British savoury bite — oysters wrapped in thin bacon and grilled or fried until the bacon is crispy. Savoury, salty-smoky and tender. A Victorian-Edwardian savoury classic (served at the end of a formal dinner or as an elegant canapé). The savoury counterpart to the sweet-and-savoury Devils on Horseback (made with prunes). Savoury and elegant.
What is the difference from Devils on Horseback?
Both are bacon-wrapped savoury bites. Angels on Horseback contain oysters (tender, oceanic — 'heavenly and light'). Devils on Horseback contain prunes (or dates — sweet and dark, 'devilish', often filled with mango chutney or an almond). Both are Victorian classics. Savoury (Angels) versus sweet-savoury (Devils).
How do you make them?
Shuck the oysters (or use pre-shucked), drizzle with a little lemon juice (and pepper), wrap each in a thin slice of bacon (secure with a toothpick) and grill, fry or bake until the bacon is crispy all over (the oyster remains tender inside). Serve hot (on toast or on skewers). Savoury and crispy.
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Ingredients
verified- Auster12 pcs
- Bacon12
- Lemon juice20 ml
