Gordon Ramsay’s Bangers and Mash: A Quick and Easy 10-Minute Meal
In a step-by-step video posted on his YouTube channel, Gordon Ramsay demonstrates how to create a classic British dish, bangers and mash, in just over 10 minutes. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for novice chefs and busy weeknights.
Gordon’s Unique Mashed Potato Technique
One of the unique aspects of Gordon’s mashed potato recipe is his use of olive oil instead of butter. This substitution creates a smooth texture without sacrificing flavor. He advises cutting the potatoes into small dice for faster cooking and ensures they are just covered with salted water when placed in the pot.
Caramelized Onion Sauce and Sausage Preparation
While the potatoes cook, Gordon caramelizes sliced red onions in a pan with butter. He adds garlic and rosemary to the pan for aromatic flavor. For the sausages, he browns them in the pan before transferring them to the oven with additional butter to finish cooking.
Shaking for Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
Once the potatoes are drained, Gordon emphasizes the importance of shaking them in a colander. This simple step helps remove excess water and create fluffy mashed potatoes.
Quick and Convenient Six-Step Process
The bangers and mash recipe involves six straightforward steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 325 Fahrenheit (160 Celsius).
2. Boil diced potatoes in salted water.
3. Brown sausages in a pan, add garlic, rosemary, and butter, then transfer to the oven.
4. Caramelize onions with sugar, butter, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Mash drained potatoes with olive oil, smoked salt, mustard, and chives.
6. Arrange sausages on top of potatoes and spoon caramelized onion sauce over the top.
With a well-equipped kitchen and a stopwatch, Gordon was able to complete the recipe in 10 minutes and 50 seconds. Even if you don’t manage to achieve this speed, the recipe remains a quick and easy go-to meal.
