Description
Enjoy a comforting plate of Bangers and Mash featuring juicy pork sausages served over creamy mashed potatoes, all drizzled with rich caramelized onion gravy. This hearty dish combines savory flavors and satisfying textures, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pork sausages
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped chives or parsley (optional)
- 2 large onions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef or vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. A cast-iron skillet is ideal for a nice sear.
- Add the sausages to the skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown on all sides.
- While cooking, sprinkle the dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the sausages to infuse flavor.
- Once cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F), remove the sausages from the skillet and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even-sized chunks for even cooking.
- Place the chopped potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot to evaporate excess moisture.
- Add the butter and milk (or cream) to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy, or leave some lumps for a chunkier texture.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in chopped chives or parsley if desired.
- In the same skillet used for the sausages, add the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Once melted, add the sliced onions.
- Cook the onions slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until caramelized and golden brown.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in the beef or vegetable stock while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper. Let the gravy simmer for about 5-10 minutes until thickened to your desired consistency.
- Serve the sausages over a generous scoop of mashed potatoes.
- Drizzle the onion gravy over the top.
- Garnish with additional chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the sausage flavors to your liking.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausages with plant-based alternatives and use vegetable stock for the gravy.
- The mashed potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes