Andouillette à la Moutarde (Sausage in Creamy Mustard Sauce)

A bistro-style French preparation with real character, andouillette à la moutarde pairs a robust, distinctively aromatic sausage with the sharp warmth of Dijon and the richness of cream. The sausage is browned first to deepen its savoury flavour, then served in a glossy pan sauce made with softened shallot, white wine, mustard and double cream. It is a dish for those who enjoy bold offal sausages and classic French mustard sauces: tangy, creamy, slightly winey and best served straight away with plenty of sauce spooned over the top.
Cuisine style French bistro cooking
Cooking style Minimal cleanup
Time commitment Under 1 hour

Why this recipe works

  • Built-in depth: Browning the andouillette first creates savoury pan juices that enrich the shallot, wine and mustard sauce.
  • Rich but balanced: Dry white wine and Dijon mustard cut through the cream, keeping the sauce tangy rather than heavy.
  • Fast bistro-style cooking: The sausages and sauce are cooked in the same pan, giving a full-flavoured result in about 30 minutes.

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Ingredient notes

  • Choosing andouillette: Andouillette has a distinctive aroma and pronounced savoury character, so it suits bold accompaniments such as mustard, wine and cream.
  • Mustard choice: Dijon gives the smoothest, sharpest sauce; whole-grain mustard makes it milder and adds texture.

Texture tips

  • Keep the sauce smooth: Once the cream is added, keep the heat low and warm the sauce gently rather than boiling it.
  • Brown the sausages well: Patting the sausages dry before cooking helps them colour more evenly and gives the sauce a deeper base.

Make-ahead tips

  • Best served immediately: The sauce has its best texture just after cooking, when it lightly coats the sausages.
  • Reheat gently: Warm leftovers over a low heat until piping hot, adding a small splash of water if the sauce has thickened.

Serving ideas

  • Serve with potatoes: Mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes or chips work well for catching the creamy mustard sauce.
  • Finish with parsley: A little fresh parsley adds colour and a clean herbal note against the rich sauce.

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  1. Pat the andouillette sausages dry, then season lightly with the fine sea salt and black pepper. Peel and finely slice the shallot. Finely chop the fresh parsley.
  2. Melt half the unsalted butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the sausages and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning often, until well browned and heated through. Transfer to a warm plate.
  3. Add the remaining butter to the pan, then add the shallot with a pinch of the salt. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened but not coloured, scraping up any browned bits. Pour in the dry white wine and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until reduced by about half.
  4. Stir in the Dijon mustard until smooth, then lower the heat and stir in the double cream. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce lightly coats the back of a spoon; do not let it boil. Taste and adjust with a little more salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Return the sausages to the pan and turn them in the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes to glaze. Sprinkle over the parsley and serve straight away with plenty of sauce spooned on top.

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Tips

  • Andouillette has a distinctive aroma; browning it well first helps round out the flavour before you add the wine and cream.
  • Keep the heat low once the double cream goes in, as boiling can cause the sauce to split.
  • If serving anyone who is pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised, ensure the sausages are piping hot all the way through before serving.

Substitutions

  • Replace Dry White Wine with Dry Sherry for a slightly richer, nuttier sauce.
  • Replace Dijon mustard with Whole-grain mustard for a milder heat and a more textured sauce.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 2 days
  • Cool, then refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a frying pan over a low heat until piping hot, adding a small splash of water if the sauce has thickened.

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Recipe overview

  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Total time: 30min (25min active)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: French
  • Allergens:
    Milk Mustard
Beginner friendly One pot

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