Gluten-Free Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy
Why this recipe works
- Classic comfort: Sausages, creamy mash and onion gravy deliver the familiar richness and warmth of a traditional bangers and mash supper.
- Pan-built flavour: Cooking the onions in the sausage pan helps the gravy pick up browned savoury notes before the stock is added.
- Smoother mash: Steam-drying the potatoes before mashing removes excess moisture, helping the butter and warm milk create a smoother finish.
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Ingredient notes
- Check the sausages: For a truly gluten-free result, use pork sausages clearly labelled gluten-free, as some sausages contain wheat-based rusk or breadcrumbs.
- Use a suitable stock: Choose a gluten-free beef stock with good savoury depth, as it forms the base of the onion gravy.
Texture tips
- For smoother mash: Mash the potatoes while hot, then add the butter and warm milk gradually so the texture stays soft rather than gluey.
- For thicker gravy: Let the gravy simmer gently after adding the cornflour slurry until it looks glossy and coats the back of a spoon.
Make-ahead tips
- Store separately: Keep the sausages, mash and gravy in separate airtight containers so the potatoes do not absorb too much gravy as they sit.
- Reheat gently: Warm the mash over a low heat with a splash of milk, and reheat the gravy gently before adding the sausages back to warm through.
Common mistakes
- Lumpy gravy: Do not add cornflour directly to the hot pan; whisk it with cold water first so it thickens the gravy smoothly.
- Dry sausages: Turn the sausages regularly and keep the heat moderate so they brown evenly without drying out before they are cooked through.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut into even chunks. Put them in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 tsp of the salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until very tender.
- Meanwhile, warm the milk in a small saucepan over a low heat until steaming, not boiling. Keep it warm while you cook the sausages.
- Heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the sausages and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning regularly, until browned all over and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Halve and thinly slice the onions. Add them to the same pan with a small knob of the butter (about 10 g from the total) and a pinch of the pepper, then cook over a medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
- Pour in the beef stock and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. In a small bowl, whisk the cornflour with 3 tbsp cold water until smooth, then whisk it into the gravy. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until glossy and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the hot pot for 1 minute to steam-dry. Mash, then add the remaining butter and the warm milk, and mash again until smooth. Season with the remaining 1 tsp salt and the remaining pepper.
- Return the sausages to the pan to warm through for 1 to 2 minutes. Finely chop the parsley and stir most of it into the gravy, reserving a little to finish. Serve the sausages over the mash with plenty of onion gravy and the remaining parsley on top.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the smoothest mash, drain the potatoes thoroughly and let them steam-dry in the hot pot before mashing.
- Whisk the cornflour with cold water before adding it to the pan to prevent lumps, then keep the gravy at a gentle simmer until thickened.
- If serving anyone who is coeliac, check the pork sausage and beef stock are labelled gluten-free.
Substitutions
- Replace Whole milk with lactose-free milk for a lactose-free mash.
- Replace Butter with plant-based butter for a dairy-free mash and gravy.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 2 days
- Cool and refrigerate the sausages, mash, and gravy in separate airtight containers. Reheat the mash with a splash of whole milk in a saucepan over a low heat, and reheat the gravy gently until piping hot; warm the sausages in the gravy or in a frying pan over a medium-low heat.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 45min (40min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: British
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