ReceptnaptárBangers and mash (sausages with mashed potato and gravy)
Bangers and mash is a simple, hearty British favourite: fried sausages with creamy mashed potato and a rich onion gravy. The name refers to the sausages, which in old recipes thinned with water would sometimes burst (bang) while frying.
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Method
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- Peel and dice the potatoes, boil in salted water until soft, then drain and mash to a creamy purée with the butter and milk.
- Fry the sausages in a pan or oven (200°C, 180°C fan, 20 minutes) until golden brown.
- In a separate pan, caramelise the onion in oil with the sugar sprinkled over, over low heat, stirring often, for 15-20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with flour, fry briefly, then pour in the stock and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer until thick, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pile the mashed potato on a plate, top with the fried sausages, and pour over the onion gravy.
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Tips
- Make the mashed potato thick but creamy, so it holds the gravy well.
- Caramelise the onion slowly and patiently, as that's what gives the gravy its sweet, deep base flavour.
- Don't prick the sausages before frying, or the juices will run out and they'll be drier.
- Enrich the gravy with the sausages' own roasting juices if they were cooked in the oven.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best sausage for it?
Traditional pork sausage (Cumberland or Lincolnshire type) is most popular, but any good-quality, not-too-spicy sausage works.
What can make the plate more complete?
Fried or steamed peas, or a little mustard, which goes well with the sausage.
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More british ideas
- Fish and chips (battered fried fish with chips)
- Sunday roast (roast beef with vegetables)
- Shepherd's pie (minced lamb and mashed potato bake)
- Yorkshire pudding (baked batter puffs for roasts)
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