Bistrobangersandmash Recipes

ULTIMATE BANGERS AND MASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Make the onion gravy in advance. See our recipe for the BEST onion gravy.
• To Make the Mash: Place the potatoes in a pot of water and add the salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a steady simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until they potatoes are just tender when pierced with a knife. Be careful not to over-boil them. Thoroughly drain the potatoes and place them back in the empty pot set over very low heat just to maintain warmth. If using a ricer or food mill (this creates the most optimal texture), run the potatoes through it now while they're hot. If using a hand masher mash the potatoes while they're hot. (Avoid using an electric mixer or food processor. See blog post for explanation.) Mash the potatoes until fluffy and you've reached the desired degree of smoothness. Be careful not to over-mash or the potatoes will become gluey. Use a spoon to stir in the butter. Once melted stir in the hot milk gradually, allowing time for the potatoes to absorb the liquid after each addition. Add more hot milk as needed to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• To Prepare the Sausages: While the potatoes are boiling place the sausages in a baking dish with a little oil and roast the sausages for about 10 minutes on each side or until nicely browned. (Alternatively you can fry the sausages but baking them creates an especially nice crispy outer shell with a juicy interior.) For sausage-making enthusiasts we highly recommend our Homemade British Bangers.
• To serve, place a mound of mashed potatoes on each plate, lay the sausages on the mashed potatoes and top with onion gravy. Peas are a traditional side.

GUINNESS BANGERS AND MASH

Steps:

• 1. Fill a large pot half way with water, and add the potatoes. Sprinkle some salt in the water. Once boiling, boil for 15-20 mins or until potatoes are fork tender. Depends on how big you cut the potatoes.
• 2. In a large, deep-sided skillet, pour the Guinness and turn heat to med. Add the bangers. Poach the bangers in Guinness.
• 3. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet and sauté the onion till nicely browned.
• 4. Remove the bangers and add to the onion pan for some browning.
• 5. Strain the potatoes and dump into a mixing bowl. Add the milk, cream, butter, salt & pepper and mix until mashed.
• 6. Serve the bangers & onions over the mash. Don't forget the Guinness to wash it down!

BANGERS 'N MASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• To prepare potatoes:.
• Cook the potatoes in water until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Once tender, thoroughly drain the water.
• Add sour cream, butter and prepared mustard; mash until smooth and creamy.
• While potatoes are cooking:.
• Prepare the sausages by pricking them several times with a kitchen fork.
• In sauce pan, bring the beer (or water) to a simmer over medium heat.
• Add the sausages and poach for 5 minutes.
• Removes sausages from pan and discard beer/water.
• Heat oil and mustard seed in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onions, sausage, salt and pepper.
• Cook until onions are tender and sausages are light golden brown, about 5-6 minutes (stirring often to avoid scorching the onions).
• Remove sausages, slice into thirds and place in a casserole.
• Add flour to pan, stirring until well combined.
• Stir in sugar, balsamic vinegar and thyme; cook for 2 minutes.
• Pour in beef broth; bring to the boil and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until gravy thickens.
• Pour onion gravy over sausages; top casserole with mashed potatoes and sprinkle french fried onions on the top.
• Just before serving, bake uncovered at 350 degrees fahrenheit for about 25 minutes until top is golden brown.

BANGERS AND MASH WITH ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan and gently sizzle the sausages over a medium-high heat for 8-10 mins, turning them, until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate, then put the butter in the pan and heat until sizzling. Scatter in the onions, stirring them into the butter, then add the thyme sprig, bay and sugar. Give everything a final stir, then put the sausages on top and drizzle over any juices from the plate. Roast everything for 20 mins, turning the sausages halfway through.
• Meanwhile, make the mash. Tip the potatoes into a pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil, then turn down and simmer for 10-12 mins or until just cooked all the way through (the tip of a knife should slide in easily). Drain in a colander and leave for a minute. Tip the milk into the pan and bring to a simmer, then pass the potatoes through a ricer into the hot milk and mash thoroughly. Once mashed, beat with a wooden spoon or spatula over very low heat, then beat in the butter a few bits at a time. You should have extra-fluffy, smooth mash. Keep it warm.
• When the sausages are cooked, remove from the oven, turn the oven off and lift the sausages onto a tray. Return them to the oven to keep warm. Put the pan back on the heat and give the roasted onions a stir, they should be sticky and slightly burnt around the edges. Sizzle for a minute or two more to caramelise, then stir in the flour and cook for another minute. Splash in the vinegar, simmer for a minute, then pour over the red wine and soy, and bubble down to a gloopy paste. Pour over the stock and boil for 3-4 mins, or until you have a rich gravy. If you prefer, scoop out the thyme and bay, or just leave it in. Tip into a bowl or gravy jug with a serving spoon for the onions. Bring everything to the table and scoop a big mound of mash onto the middle of each plate, then top with the sausages and gravy.