True Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy - Pure Comfort Food

Here’s a hearty, classic True Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy recipe — the ultimate British comfort food! ?✨

? Ingredients

For the Bangers (Sausages):

8 good-quality pork sausages (traditional British-style if possible)

1 tbsp oil or butter

For the Mashed Potatoes:

2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

4 tbsp butter

½ cup warm milk (or cream for extra richness)

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Onion Gravy:

2 large onions, thinly sliced

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups beef stock (or chicken stock)

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: 1 tsp mustard or a splash of red wine for depth

? Instructions

1. Cook the Sausages:

Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add sausages and cook slowly for about 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned all over and cooked through.

Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

2. Make the Mashed Potatoes:

Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender.

Drain well and mash with butter and warm milk.

Season generously with salt and pepper.

Keep warm.

3. Make the Onion Gravy:

In the same pan used for sausages, add butter and oil.

Add sliced onions and cook over low-medium heat for 10–15 minutes until soft and golden.

Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute.

Gradually add beef stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

Simmer for 5–10 minutes until thickened and glossy.

4. Serve:

Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates.

Top with sausages.

Generously pour over onion gravy.

Serve hot — ideally with peas or buttered greens on the side.

? Tips

Use Cumberland or Lincolnshire sausages for authentic flavor.

For extra richness, add a splash of Guinness or red wine to the gravy.

You can keep everything warm in a low oven until ready to serve.

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