Deliciously seared sausage braised in an onion gravy with a side of creamy flavorful mashed potatoes!
We went to a restaurant that served bangers and mash and I ordered it which was my first introduction
Now to make things real simple, bangers and mash are pork or beef sausage and mashed potatoes
Our butcher had a special on bangers so I couldn’t resist
If we want to go the traditional route, it is sausages served with veggies and a starch with an onion gravy
When my daughter played soccer, we had the absolute privilege of having UK Soccer coaches here in the USA to train our children and it was just awesome
It was also a moment for me to investigate this dish. So I had to ask.
If in London, the veggie and starch part is referred to as ‘bubbles and squeak’ which are cooked up together and are the side for these sausages
Why are the sausages called Bangers?
Rumour has it the sausages served during World War I in Britain had fillers and water due to a shortage of meat and the sausages would “pop” and “explode” during cooking which could explain the awesome original name of bangers
We are going to start with 2 pounds of sausages (or bangers)
Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat and place your sausage in the pan
Brown them for 4-6 minutes per side
Once they are all browned place them on a sheet pan and put into a 200 F preheated oven to keep warm
Next we will need 1 large onion, 1/4 cup of flour, 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and ground black pepper
Peel and chop the onion
Add the butter to the pan that you’ve browned the sausages in
Add in the onions and sprinkle with the kosher salt and ground black pepper
Cook for 10 minutes or until they start to brown and soften
Next we will need 2 cups of dry red wine (like a Cabernet), 4 cups of beef stock, 2 tablespoons of Gravy Master and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce
Click on our link below to make your own beef stock
Sprinkle the onions with the flour
Stir to coat and brown for 1-2 minutes
Add in the wine and stir to incorporate
Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 4-6 minutes or until thickened
Add in the Gravy Master and Worcestershire Sauce
Stir to incorporate and cook for 2 minutes
Now we are getting the basis for a nice onion gravy
Add in the stock
Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes
Remove the sausage from the oven and add them back into the pan
Cook for 6 minutes then flip and cook for another 6 minutes more
Remove them from the heat
We served these with a side of mashed potatoes and the delicious onion gravy!
Try our Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes!
Enjoy!!!
Simply Sundays! ~ Bangers & Mash
Ingredients
2 pounds of banger style sausage
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion
2 tablespoons of butter
1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and ground black pepper
1/4 cup of flour
2 cups of dry red wine (like a Cabernet)
4 cups of beef stock
2 tablespoons of Gravy Master
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat and place the sausage in the pan. Once they are all browned place them on a sheet pan and put into a 200 F preheated oven to keep warm
Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan you browned the sausages in. Peel and chop one large onion and add into the pan. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and ground black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until they start to brown and soften
Sprinkle the onions with 1/4 cup of flour. Stir to coat and brown for 1-2 minutes. Add in 2 cups of dry red wine (like a Cabernet) and stir to incorporate. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 4-6 minutes or until thickened. Add in 2 tablespoons of Gravy master and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce. Stir to incorporate and cook for 2 minutes
Add in 4 cups of beef stock. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the oven and add them back into the pan. Cook for 6 minutes then flip and cook for 6 minutes more. Remove from the heat and serve with mashed potatoes and the onion gravy
Tools used to make this recipe
Anchor Hocking 8 Cup Measuring Cup
Architec Gripperwood Gourmet Cutting Board
Wilton Recipe Right Non-stick Cookie Sheet Set, 2-Piece
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Love your explanation for Bubble & Squeak (it is fun to say!!!!) and for Bangers …. I learn something new everyday!
Thanks! Bubble & squeak is even more fun to hear with an English accent! lol!