Description
Classic British comfort food featuring juicy pork sausages cooked in a rich, savory onion gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes with a side of peas.
Ingredients
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Sausages & Gravy
- 1/2 tablespoon oil
- 6 pork sausages
- 2 small-medium onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 1.5-2 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/3 cup dry red wine (or extra beef broth)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 sprig thyme (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve
- Mashed potatoes (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Brown the sausages: Heat ½ tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 6 pork sausages and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove sausages from the pan and keep warm.
- Sauté onions: In the same pan, add the thinly sliced onions and cook over medium heat for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over the onions and stir well to incorporate.
- Make the gravy: Pour in ⅓ cup dry red wine (or extra beef broth), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Slowly whisk in 2 cups beef broth and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce to prevent lumps. Add 1 sprig of thyme if using.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the gravy thickens slightly, about 5–8 minutes.
- Finish the dish: Return the browned sausages to the skillet and toss to coat them in the onion gravy. Simmer for a few minutes until the sausages are heated through. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Plate the sausages over creamy mashed potatoes, ladle the rich onion gravy over the top, and serve with peas on the side.
Notes
- Use pork sausages for the most traditional flavor, but beef or vegetarian sausages can be substituted.
- If you don't have red wine, extra beef broth works well to keep the gravy rich.
- For a thicker gravy, simmer a few extra minutes or add a slurry of flour and water.
- Fresh thyme adds great aroma but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Serve with creamy mashed potatoes made with butter and milk for best results.
- Peas can be fresh or frozen; add them to the pan with a splash of water to steam briefly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
