Cozy Up with a Delicious Sausage and Red Pepper Hotpot Recipe
As Storm Ashley whips up its fury outside, there’s no better way to find comfort than with a hearty and warming meal. And what better choice than a classic Sausage and Red Pepper Hotpot? This delightful dish, perfect for a cozy evening, is incredibly easy to prepare and leaves you with enough leftovers for a satisfying lunch the next day. The best part? This recipe, adapted from Mary Berry’s renowned ‘Simple Comforts’ cookbook, brings together all the flavors of a classic hotpot in one delicious pot.
Ingredients:
* 1 tbsp sunflower oil
* 8 spicy pork sausages
* 4 rashers smoked bacon, finely chopped
* 1 onion, sliced
* 1 red pepper, seeds removed and cut into large chunks
* 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
* 1 garlic clove, crushed
* 300ml chicken stock
* 400g tin chopped tomatoes
* 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato purée
* 2 fresh thyme sprigs
* 250g baby new potatoes, skin on, sliced into thick discs
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper
* Freshly cooked green vegetables, to serve
Instructions:
1.
Start by browning:
Heat the sunflower oil in a large deep frying pan or casserole dish over high heat. Add the sausages and cook until nicely browned all over. Set aside the sausages once they’re cooked.2.
Add the bacon:
Add the chopped bacon to the pan and fry for a few minutes until it crisps up beautifully. Set the bacon aside with the sausages.3.
Sauté the vegetables:
Add the sliced onion, chopped red pepper, diced carrot, and crushed garlic to the pan and cook for about five minutes over high heat. This will bring out their natural sweetness and aromas.4.
Create the sauce:
Pour in the chicken stock, chopped tomatoes, sun-dried tomato purée, and fresh thyme sprigs. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.5.
Combine the ingredients:
Add the sliced baby potatoes to the pan, season generously with salt and pepper, and give everything a good stir. Now, return the cooked bacon and sausages to the pan.6.
Simmer to perfection:
Cover the pan and let it simmer gently for around 20 minutes. Once the time is up, remove the lid and let it simmer for another 10 minutes. This will allow the sauce to thicken and the vegetables to become tender.7.
Serve with a touch of green:
Your Sausage and Red Pepper Hotpot is ready! Serve it piping hot with freshly cooked green vegetables, such as peas or green beans, for a complete and satisfying meal.Tips for a Perfect Hotpot:
* For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or a bay leaf to the pot while simmering.
* Don’t hesitate to adjust the amount of spice in the hotpot by using different types of sausages or adding a few chili flakes.
* To make this recipe even easier, you can use pre-chopped vegetables from your local supermarket.
