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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
4 potatoes
pork sausages
1 tablespoon oil
1 chopped onion
1 chopped leek
1 knob of butter
500 ml water
1 stock cube
1 teaspoon marmite
1 tablespoon golden syrup
sage

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

Boil a pan of water.

2

Wash the potatoes and leave the skin on, or peel if preferred.

3

Add 4 potatoes to the boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes until tender.

4

In a frying pan, heat oil and add the sausages, cooking until golden brown all around.

5

In another pan, heat oil and add the chopped onion and chopped leek to build the gravy.

6

Cook the onions and leeks until they soften.

7

Add a knob of butter to the softened onions and leeks and stir until melted.

8

Add 500 ml of water to the onion and leek mixture.

9

Add a stock cube and stir to dissolve.

10

Add a teaspoon of marmite and stir to combine.

11

Simmer the gravy until it thickens, about 5 minutes.

12

Add sage to the gravy and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingfrying

Equipment Needed

panfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Sausages and Mashed Potatoes

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