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Sausage and Mash with Onion Gravy

Well-browned pork sausages, smooth mustard mash and deeply softened onion gravy - familiar comfort food with the details treated properly.

Recipe bywjf.morris
MealComfort foodFamily dinnerDinnerHigh protein
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Total time1 hr 16 min
DifficultyModerate
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving32.7g protein
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  1. 01

    Heat the frying pan

    20 minHands-on

    Heat the frying pan over medium heat. Add the oil and sausages, then cook for 18-22 minutes, turning regularly, until evenly browned and at least 75°C in the centre. Transfer to a warm plate.

  2. 02

    Add the onions and 1/2 tsp salt

    15 minHands-on

    Add the onions and 1/2 tsp salt to the same pan. Cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often, until very soft and golden. Add a tablespoon of water whenever the pan looks dry.

  3. 03

    Prepare the potatoes

    4 minHands-on

    Meanwhile, cover the potatoes with cold salted water. Bring to the boil

  4. 04

    Simmer the potatoes

    18 minHands-off · check as directed

    Simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.

  5. 05

    Drain the potatoes

    1 minHands-on

    Drain and

  6. 06

    Steam dry the potatoes

    2 minHands-off · check as directed

    Steam dry in the hot pan for 2 minutes.

  7. 07

    Mash or rice the potatoes

    3 minHands-on

    Mash or rice the potatoes, then beat in the 60g butter, warm milk, wholegrain mustard, salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.

  8. 08

    Add 20g butter to the onions

    1 minHands-on

    Add 20g butter to the onions. Stir in the flour for 1 minute, then gradually add the stock while stirring. Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme and pepper.

  9. 09

    Simmer the onion gravy

    6 minHands-off · check as directed

    Simmer the gravy for 5-7 minutes until glossy and lightly thickened.

  10. 10

    Reheat the sausages and adjust seasoning

    3 minHands-on

    Return the sausages and any resting juices for 2 minutes to reheat. Adjust seasoning only after tasting the stock and sausages.

  11. 11

    If serving peas

    3 minHands-on

    If serving peas, boil them for 3 minutes and drain. Spoon the mash onto warm plates, add two sausages each and finish with plenty of onion gravy.

Equipment check

6 items required

  • Large frying pan
  • Large saucepan
  • Potato masher or ricer
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk
  • Small saucepan or microwave-safe jug

Dietary and allergen note: Contains gluten and dairy. Check sausages, stock and Worcestershire sauce for allergens; gluten-free versions work well.

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