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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
8 pork sausages
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 ½-inch chunks
½ cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
salt, to taste
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
black pepper, to taste

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

Preheat the oven to 400 F.

2

Drizzle the sausages with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

3

Bake the sausages for 40 minutes, turning them every 10 minutes to brown all sides.

4

Boil a pan of water and simmer the potatoes for 15-20 minutes until tender.

5

Drain the water out of the pan, but leave the potatoes in it for another 5 minutes.

6

Add the butter and milk to the potatoes along with a pinch of salt. Mash the potatoes until they are smooth.

7

Heat the remaining oil over a medium setting, then fry the onion for 5-7 minutes until softened.

8

Add the garlic to the onion and fry it for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

9

Add the bay leaf, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce to the onion and cook the mixture for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

10

Stir the beef broth into the onion mixture and simmer it for 3 minutes.

11

Mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, then stir this mixture into the gravy and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes.

12

Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.

13

Pour the gravy over the sausages and mashed potatoes and optionally serve with peas.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Sausages and Mashed Potatoes

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