A cornerstone of classic British pub comfort food: Bangers and Mash pairs prime Cumberland or pork sausages browned to a turn with silky, buttery mashed potatoes and a lake of glossy red onion gravy.
Traditional British Bangers and Mash with Rich Onion Gravy
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
640 kcal
Cuisine
British
Traditional British Bangers and Mash with Rich Onion Gravy
Yield: 4 servings
Plump British pork sausages served atop a mountain of buttery mashed potatoes, drowned in sweet caramelized onion and ale gravy. 4.9 stars!
🛒 Ingredients
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
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1
Boil potatoes until fork tender; mash with butter, warm milk, salt, and pepper until velvety.
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2
Cook sausages in skillet over medium heat for 12-15 mins, turning often until browned and cooked through. Remove to plate.
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3
In same skillet, melt butter and add sliced onions and brown sugar. Cook over medium-low for 15 minutes until soft and caramelized.
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4
Stir in flour for 1 minute.
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5
Slowly pour in ale and beef stock, stirring constantly. Add Worcestershire sauce and simmer for 5 minutes until gravy is glossy and thick.
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6
Mound mashed potatoes onto warm plates, arrange 2 plump sausages on top, and ladle generous ladles of onion gravy over everything.
💡 Chef's Insider Tip:
Do not prick the sausages with a fork before frying! Pricking lets the juices escape, leaving the sausage dry.
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
640
Calories
26g
Protein
48g
Carbs
38g
Fat
4g
Fiber