Bangers and Mash

Main Dish

Ingredients

  • **Sausages (Bangers)**
  • 8 store-bought British-style pork sausages (or your favorite variety)
  • **Mashed Potatoes**
  • 2 pounds (about 900 g) of potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus a bit more if you like)
  • ½ cup whole milk (warm it up slightly)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • **Onion Gravy**
  • 1 tablespoon oil (or butter)
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (8 grams)
  • 2 cups beef or chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

Cook the Sausages

  1. Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add a small amount of oil if needed.
  3. Cook sausages for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of about 160°F / 71°C).
  4. Remove sausages from the pan and set aside, leaving any browned bits in the pan.

Prepare the Onion Gravy

  1. In the same pan, add the thinly sliced onions. Cook over medium heat until they soften and start to caramelize (about 8-10 minutes).
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the onions, stirring to coat. Cook for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  3. Slowly pour in the stock while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
  4. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let the gravy thicken for about 5-8 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Make the Mashed Potatoes

  1. Place peeled potato chunks in a pot of cold salted water.
  2. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes).
  3. Drain well and return the potatoes to the pot.
  4. Add the butter and warm milk. Mash until smooth (use a potato masher or ricer).
  5. Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble the Dish

  1. Serve a generous scoop of mashed potatoes on each plate.
  2. Top with the sausages.
  3. Ladle the onion gravy over the sausages and potatoes.