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Bangers and Mash

Cultural Context

Bangers and Mash is a traditional British dish that combines sausages and mashed potatoes, often served with onion gravy. It is a comfort food staple in the UK, commonly enjoyed in pubs and homes alike. The dish's name is believed to have originated during World War I, when sausages were made with water and would burst when cooked, hence 'bangers.'

BritishGBmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork sausages
2 lbs potatoes
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup milk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork sausages

🥗Healthier: chicken sausages

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lower in fat and calories.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

More nutritious and budget-friendly.

1

Put sausages in a pan with water and oil to boil and cook through.

2

Turn sausages occasionally while boiling until water evaporates and they begin to fry.

3

Peel and cube potatoes, then boil them in salted water.

4

Drain potatoes and dry them on the flame to remove moisture.

5

Slice onions into thin pieces.

6

Fry sausages until browned after boiling.

7

Add butter to the pan with sausage drippings and sauté onions until caramelized.

8

Add apple cider vinegar and brown sugar to the onions for flavor.

9

Stir in flour and cook briefly before adding gravy granules or stock cubes.

10

Return sausages to the pan to warm in the gravy.

11

Use a potato ricer to mash the potatoes with butter and milk until creamy.

12

Serve sausages over mashed potatoes topped with onion gravy and crispy onions.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingfrying

Equipment Needed

potmasherpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Sausages and Mashed Potatoes

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