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Bangers and Mash With Onion Gravy

April 21, 2013 by Nancy Lopez-McHugh

Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy by @SpicieFoodie | #bangersandmash #british #sausage #mashedpotatoes

Bangers and Mash is a delicious traditional British dish of sausage (bangers) and mashed potatoes (mash). The sausages used can be made of pork, beef or a peppery Cumberland type. Often times the dish is served with onion gravy, fried onions, baked beans and/or peas. This dish is iconic of British working-class dishes and it is ubiquitous to British and Irish pubs around the world.  *

Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy by @SpicieFoodie | #bangersandmash #british #sausage #mashedpotatoes

I was introduced to Bangers and Mash by husband many years ago while dinning in and Irish pub. Though very simple it is a hearty, comforting, and delicious meal. This is one of my hubby’s favorite meals and one he rarely passes up an opportunity to enjoy. Several years ago he taught me how to prepare it and since then I have tweaked his recipe and cooked it for him now and then.

Last Thursday in my lentils and sausage recipe I told you I’d share the recipe and reason why my husband had purchased those peppery pork sausages, this is it. It is such a simple recipe but one I guarantee the whole family will love. I always serve it with a brown onion gravy and mashed potatoes made from scratch. You could of course use ready made but the extra effort will not go unnoticed.

Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy by @SpicieFoodie | #bangersandmash #british #sausage #mashedpotatoes

Before we get to the recipe I would like to point out to purest that I know these sausages aren’t the ones traditionally used. But they are the only peppery sausage variety I can find here and ones that comes as close as possible to the traditionally used sausage.

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Bangers and Mash
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
40 mins
Total time
50 mins
 
Bangers and Mash is a delicious traditional British dish of sausage and mashed potatoes. An iconic British working-class dish that is ubiquitous to British and Irish pubs around the world.
Author: SpicieFoodie.com &Nancy Lopez-McHugh
Recipe type: Dinner, Main, Lunch
Cuisine: British, Irish
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
Onion Gravy Ingredients:
  • 1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
  • 3 cups or 750 ml beef stock
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 - 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour or Knorr brown sauce thickener to thicken
Additional Ingredients:
  • peppery pork sausages (Cumberland is a great choice) as many as desired
  • mashed potatoes*
Instructions
  1. Mashed potatoes should be cooked first and be ready to serve. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Heat the oil and saute the onion until browned and caramelized. Add all remaining gravy ingredients, except the cornstarch/flour/Knorr. Simmer under low heat for 10 minutes. Add the cornstarch/flour/Knorr and continue cooking until the gravy thickens. Turn heat off and set aside.
  2. Fry the sausages until cooked through. Scoop a heaping amount of mashed potatoes onto a plate, place the sausages on top and pour the onion gravy over them.
Notes
This post tells you how I prepare my mashed potatoes http://www.spiciefoodie.com/2012/12/14/cooking-mashed-potatoes-by-feel-and-the-yummy-pics-community/
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Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy by @SpicieFoodie | #bangersandmash #british #sausage #mashedpotatoes

 

So my recipe may not be an exact traditional British one, but not bad for a Mexican girl who only heard of Bangers and Mash a few years ago.

 

How about you have you ever eaten Bangers and Mash?

Happy Sunday everyone!

 

Filed Under: European, For Him, Pork

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Comments

  1. Rosa says

    April 21, 2013 at 13:01

    A scrumptious dish! One of my favorite meals.

    Happy Sunday!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 21, 2013 at 14:37

      Thank you Rosa! Happy Sunday

  2. Monique says

    April 21, 2013 at 14:42

    Lovely lovely food photography!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 21, 2013 at 14:49

      Thank you so much Monique!

  3. Debs @ The Spanish Wok says

    April 21, 2013 at 16:13

    Well, you’ve nailed this one. Love the fact you add worcestershire sauce to your gravy, me to. The link to your mash not working, but I’d assume it’s not lumpy LOL.

    Defo is a comfort dish, I name this a lot when my in-laws visit, but I use quorn sausages for myself!

    Could just eat this now.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 22, 2013 at 11:56

      Hi Debs! Thank you, I think the worcestershire sauce adds another level of flavours. The link to the potatoes is this http://www.spiciefoodie.com/2012/12/14/cooking-mashed-potatoes-by-feel-and-the-yummy-pics-community/.

      I haven’t heard of or tasted quorn sausages, thanks for the tip I’ll have to check them out.

  4. Chocolate Shavings says

    April 21, 2013 at 16:17

    This is such the perfect comfort food – yum!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 22, 2013 at 11:56

      Thank you!

  5. Patty says

    April 21, 2013 at 17:58

    A beautiful plate of true comfort food Nancy! I had bangers and mash at a dinner party at the home of friends who host a ‘bangers and mash’ party once a year-kind of a fun idea I think ;-)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 22, 2013 at 11:56

      Hi Patty! Wow, that sounds like such a fun idea for a dinner party. Thanks.

  6. Nandita says

    April 21, 2013 at 18:47

    The dish looks amazing. Loved the warm tones in the photographs :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 22, 2013 at 11:58

      Thank you Nandita!

  7. yummychunklet says

    April 21, 2013 at 21:56

    Very delicious British dish!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 22, 2013 at 11:58

      Thank you!

  8. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    April 21, 2013 at 23:23

    How delicious, I love the onion gravy!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 22, 2013 at 11:58

      Thank you Laura!

  9. john@kitchenriffs says

    April 21, 2013 at 23:51

    Nice dish! I haven’t made this in ages! And with the cool spring we’ve been having, it’s totally appropriate. Good post, great photos – thanks so much.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 22, 2013 at 11:58

      Thank you John, I hope you’ll make some soon.

  10. Suzanne Perazzini says

    April 22, 2013 at 03:53

    Bangers and mash is great comfort food and always appreciated.
    By the way, I have never heard of ready-made mashed potato. What on earth is that?

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 22, 2013 at 11:59

      Thanks Suzanne! I agree it’s a meal for any and all occasions. Yes, I saw those once and thought it was just yucky. It was just a sealed container with the mash inside — not for me.

  11. Eha says

    April 22, 2013 at 04:37

    Am laughing: milady, bangers and mash is known by each and every person, of whatever race or background, right around Australia and New Zealand. Yes, it is basically blue collar pub food . . . but many do love and make it!!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 22, 2013 at 12:00

      That is so true Eha, I also think it’s just one of those international dishes everyone’s at least heard of. Thanks, hope you’ve had a lovely weekend.

  12. Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today says

    April 22, 2013 at 13:02

    As long as it’s delicious it does not matter if it’s original or not. I’m polish and I love meals with sausages. So this one is perfect for me :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 22, 2013 at 17:14

      Thank you Marta, and I agree.

  13. Holly says

    April 22, 2013 at 16:30

    I’m thrilled to see a recipe for onion gravy and this is another meal my husband would love. Though I have to admit when I saw the title of this post I giggle immaturely a little bit. :) Thanks for the recipe!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 22, 2013 at 17:16

      Haha, I’m the same way every time I see it or have to type the name;) Thanks Holly, enjoy!

  14. Jean (Lemons & Anchovies) says

    April 22, 2013 at 20:59

    My Irish friends would love this, for sure, and so would I. I really love the sound of the onion gravy–will have to put this on the menu sometime.

    Your pictures are so pretty I couldn’t decide which to pin! :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 23, 2013 at 14:37

      Thank you so much Jean!

  15. Ramona says

    April 22, 2013 at 21:06

    One hearty combo!! I love eating a good Pub dish like this sometimes. :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 23, 2013 at 14:37

      Thank you Ramona!

  16. Liz says

    April 23, 2013 at 04:03

    Pure, delicious comfort food! And the lighting in your photos is phenomenal (well, it always is!!!).

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 23, 2013 at 14:39

      Thank you so much Liz!:)

  17. Tania @ A Perfect Pantry says

    April 23, 2013 at 06:36

    Such a simple meal made fabulous.. Yum.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 23, 2013 at 14:40

      Thank you Tania!

  18. Nami | Just cheOne Cookbook says

    April 23, 2013 at 07:26

    Learned something new today! This sounds really good, and you know how much I love potatoes too… ;) Beautiful styling!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 23, 2013 at 14:40

      Thank you Nami!

  19. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    April 24, 2013 at 04:39

    I’ve heard about bangers and mash before. And your version is simply delish! Love the moody styling, my friend :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 24, 2013 at 21:56

      Thank you amiga:)

  20. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

    April 25, 2013 at 05:40

    Yum, I love bangers and mash –it’s such a comforting dish. I love your photo styling, btw. Beautiful!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 25, 2013 at 20:33

      Thank you Anne and glad to hear you’re also a fan of b&m!

  21. mjskit says

    April 25, 2013 at 05:57

    I do believe that this would also become one of my husband’s favorite meals and possible mine as well. We don’t eat meat and potatoes much, but we do love it and this dish is so full of great flavors! I can just imagine cutting a piece of sausage and using it to scoop up some mashed potatoes all for that delicious bite! YUM!!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 25, 2013 at 20:33

      It’s so easy and simple and really is just yummy. Thank you MJ!

  22. Bill says

    July 7, 2013 at 00:04

    Thanks for reminding me of a dish I haven’t had in years. It’s so hard to beat a rustic meal like this sometimes. Whole Foods had a variety of different sausages and it would be fun to experiment! Thanks for another great recipe and fantastic photos!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 7, 2013 at 02:49

      I know what you mean, sometimes a rustic dish is exactly what the body needs. Thanks so much Bill, enjoy your Bangers and Mash!!

  23. Sarah says

    January 20, 2014 at 18:05

    Just a note about the beef stock measurements for the gravy…3 cups is 750 mL, not 1.5 L! That would be twice as much!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      January 21, 2014 at 13:08

      Hi Sarah! That is correct, thank you for catching my typo. Fixed:)

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