Sausage Mashed Potato & Gravy

whitecliffe · 15-02-2011, 13:29

I think I am the only person who finds the thought of this combination vile. In fact if anyone bought this to me I think I would be sick - yet everyone I know loves it.

I think it all plays back to my school days of vile lumpy potatoes with green gravy - the peas where never strained properly!! Ever since although I like mashed potato it must not have any other food touching it and there must be no gravy to be seen.

Am I alone with this??

Flying Dagger · 15-02-2011, 13:39

You might not be alone but I think your in the minority. You can't beat sausage and mash. I like it with beans and ketchup or a rich oinion gravy.

stud u like · 15-02-2011, 13:41

Not something I like.

kookiethekat · 15-02-2011, 13:46

I don't like it, hubby does though but it has to be "proper" sausages, mash made with cream and butter and onion or red wine gravy

Then he slavers it all with mustard

indianwells · 15-02-2011, 14:20

Quality sausages, onion gravy where the onions have been caramelised to a deep mahogany, and fluffy, buttery mash is truly a thing of beauty! But like anything, it has to be done properly...

I love Ellie · 15-02-2011, 14:35

Slice one large onion into rings.
Medium heat some butter and olive oil in a saucepan.
Cook the onions until they are soft and translucent, do NOT browm them.
Turn up the heat and give them a good splash with balsamic vinegar.
Let this reduce a bit to a sticky consistency.
Add in 400ml of beef stock, made from 2 Oxo cubes.
Reduce this until thicker.

Serve with good quality sausages and mashed potato which has had butter, white (not black) pepper and milk beaten in.

indianwells · 15-02-2011, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by I love Ellie

Slice one large onion into rings.
Medium heat some butter and olive oil in a saucepan.
Cook the onions until they are soft and translucent, do NOT browm them.
Turn up the heat and give them a good splash with balsamic vinegar.
Let this reduce a bit to a sticky consistency.
Add in 400ml of beef stock, made from 2 Oxo cubes.
Reduce this until thicker.

Serve with good quality sausages and mashed potato which has had butter, white (not black) pepper and milk beaten in.

Just about what I do except I do brown the onions (slowly) and add a slug of Marsala or Madeira when I add the balsamic.

Madridista23 · 15-02-2011, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitecliffe

I think I am the only person who finds the thought of this combination vile. In fact if anyone bought this to me I think I would be sick - yet everyone I know loves it.

I think it all plays back to my school days of vile lumpy potatoes with green gravy - the peas where never strained properly!! Ever since although I like mashed potato it must not have any other food touching it and there must be no gravy to be seen.

Am I alone with this??

Yes. You are very strange!!

wildpumpkin · 15-02-2011, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitecliffe

I think I am the only person who finds the thought of this combination vile. In fact if anyone bought this to me I think I would be sick - yet everyone I know loves it.

I think it all plays back to my school days of vile lumpy potatoes with green gravy - the peas where never strained properly!! Ever since although I like mashed potato it must not have any other food touching it and there must be no gravy to be seen.

Am I alone with this??

I love Sausage and mash, but I hate gravy with them. I either pour the cooking fat from the sausages (I always cook mine in the oven) over the mash (naughty I know) or have onion sauce with it...now that is yum!!

degsyhufc · 15-02-2011, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by indianwells

Quality sausages, onion gravy where the onions have been caramelised to a deep mahogany, and fluffy, buttery mash is truly a thing of beauty! But like anything, it has to be done properly...

I'm not really a fan of mash but if I was going to have that combo then it would have to be done right.

The way the op described it would put most people off. I for one have never got my heard around the combo of sausages with peas, especially mushy. Sausages go with beans

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitecliffe

I think I am the only person who finds the thought of this combination vile. In fact if anyone bought this to me I think I would be sick - yet everyone I know loves it.

I think it all plays back to my school days of vile lumpy potatoes with green gravy - the peas where never strained properly!! Ever since although I like mashed potato it must not have any other food touching it and there must be no gravy to be seen.

Am I alone with this??

cosmo · 15-02-2011, 15:58

Good sausages with creamed mash, gravy and lightly fried onions.

Nickelback · 15-02-2011, 16:18

Yeah I like Sausage,Mash potato & Gravy, How's This For Strange My In-laws Like Mash Potato, Broccoli & Fried Egg

missloo · 15-02-2011, 16:20

thats what i'm having for my dinner

lovely warm comfort food

paulyoung666 · 15-02-2011, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitecliffe

I think I am the only person who finds the thought of this combination vile. In fact if anyone bought this to me I think I would be sick - yet everyone I know loves it.

I think it all plays back to my school days of vile lumpy potatoes with green gravy - the peas where never strained properly!! Ever since although I like mashed potato it must not have any other food touching it and there must be no gravy to be seen.

Am I alone with this??

you need to get the image of school meals out of your head , proper quality sausages , not shit ones , buttery mash and garden peas not marrowfat peas which are the work of the devil , good gravy and finally yorkshire puddings , food heaven , shame i have got a curry for my tea

LCDMAN · 15-02-2011, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by indianwells

Quality sausages, onion gravy where the onions have been caramelised to a deep mahogany, and fluffy, buttery mash is truly a thing of beauty! But like anything, it has to be done properly...

Oh yes.....

rwould · 15-02-2011, 18:30

I do the sausages in a casserole but then reduce the stock down and caramelise it, and love it with mashed potato

rockyracoon · 15-02-2011, 19:20

Oh yes, my fave dinner. Sausages, mash and tinned tomatoes with a beef oxo sprinkled in. Oops almost forgot the fried onions to go with it.

SHAFT · 15-02-2011, 19:58

Pork/beef Sausages are vile. Haven't eaten them in about 20years now.

Simply Sausages used to do some nice smoked slamon ones years ago though.

paulyoung666 · 15-02-2011, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHAFT

Pork/beef Sausages are vile. Haven't eaten them in about 20years now.

Simply Sausages used to do some nice smoked slamon ones years ago though.

i assume by that response you mean salmon , very strange ........

5th Horseman · 15-02-2011, 23:31

I fry the sausages and onions and then add the gravy into the frying pan with the sausages and onions before serving, makes a lovely gravy.

whoever,hey · 16-02-2011, 08:02

None of those ingredients were quality ones. That makes all the diff. Do you like ang of the things on there own?

SHAFT · 16-02-2011, 08:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulyoung666

i assume by that response you mean salmon , very strange ........

I did. Why strange?

whitecliffe · 16-02-2011, 08:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoever,hey

None of those ingredients were quality ones. That makes all the diff. Do you like ang of the things on there own?

I would eat sausages - venison being my fav - and mash wiith some horseradish or parmesan mixed through it. An onion based tomato sauce/ gravy is fine but it must never ever touch the mash!!

I would however never choose to eat this or have it out! To me its basic boring food!

whoever,hey · 16-02-2011, 08:57

Never touch the mash? Sounds like some weird fussy toddler to me.

I love Ellie · 16-02-2011, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitecliffe

I would eat sausages - venison being my fav - and mash wiith some horseradish or parmesan mixed through it. An onion based tomato sauce/ gravy is fine but it must never ever touch the mash!!
I would however never choose to eat this or have it out! To me its basic boring food!

Do you serve it in a separate dish then?

How do you eat this if neither should meet?

15-02-2011, 13:29	#1
whitecliffe Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bored with Digital Spy Yawn Posts: 3,676	Sausage Mashed Potato & Gravy I think I am the only person who finds the thought of this combination vile. In fact if anyone bought this to me I think I would be sick - yet everyone I know loves it. I think it all plays back to my school days of vile lumpy potatoes with green gravy - the peas where never strained properly!! Ever since although I like mashed potato it must not have any other food touching it and there must be no gravy to be seen. Am I alone with this??

15-02-2011, 13:39	#2
Flying Dagger Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 1,359	You might not be alone but I think your in the minority. You can't beat sausage and mash. I like it with beans and ketchup or a rich oinion gravy.

15-02-2011, 13:41	#3
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	Not something I like.

15-02-2011, 13:46	#4
kookiethekat Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 2,768	I don't like it, hubby does though but it has to be "proper" sausages, mash made with cream and butter and onion or red wine gravy Then he slavers it all with mustard

15-02-2011, 14:20	#5
indianwells Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,236	Quality sausages, onion gravy where the onions have been caramelised to a deep mahogany, and fluffy, buttery mash is truly a thing of beauty! But like anything, it has to be done properly...

15-02-2011, 14:35	#6
I love Ellie Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,743	Slice one large onion into rings. Medium heat some butter and olive oil in a saucepan. Cook the onions until they are soft and translucent, do NOT browm them. Turn up the heat and give them a good splash with balsamic vinegar. Let this reduce a bit to a sticky consistency. Add in 400ml of beef stock, made from 2 Oxo cubes. Reduce this until thicker. Serve with good quality sausages and mashed potato which has had butter, white (not black) pepper and milk beaten in.

15-02-2011, 14:43	#7
indianwells Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,236	Quote: Originally Posted by I love Ellie Slice one large onion into rings. Medium heat some butter and olive oil in a saucepan. Cook the onions until they are soft and translucent, do NOT browm them. Turn up the heat and give them a good splash with balsamic vinegar. Let this reduce a bit to a sticky consistency. Add in 400ml of beef stock, made from 2 Oxo cubes. Reduce this until thicker. Serve with good quality sausages and mashed potato which has had butter, white (not black) pepper and milk beaten in. Just about what I do except I do brown the onions (slowly) and add a slug of Marsala or Madeira when I add the balsamic.

15-02-2011, 14:51	#8
Madridista23 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calle Embajadores 28010 Posts: 7,692	Quote: Originally Posted by whitecliffe I think I am the only person who finds the thought of this combination vile. In fact if anyone bought this to me I think I would be sick - yet everyone I know loves it. I think it all plays back to my school days of vile lumpy potatoes with green gravy - the peas where never strained properly!! Ever since although I like mashed potato it must not have any other food touching it and there must be no gravy to be seen. Am I alone with this?? Yes. You are very strange!!

15-02-2011, 14:59	#9
wildpumpkin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,382	Quote: Originally Posted by whitecliffe I think I am the only person who finds the thought of this combination vile. In fact if anyone bought this to me I think I would be sick - yet everyone I know loves it. I think it all plays back to my school days of vile lumpy potatoes with green gravy - the peas where never strained properly!! Ever since although I like mashed potato it must not have any other food touching it and there must be no gravy to be seen. Am I alone with this?? I love Sausage and mash, but I hate gravy with them. I either pour the cooking fat from the sausages (I always cook mine in the oven) over the mash (naughty I know) or have onion sauce with it...now that is yum!!

15-02-2011, 15:17	#10
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by indianwells Quality sausages, onion gravy where the onions have been caramelised to a deep mahogany, and fluffy, buttery mash is truly a thing of beauty! But like anything, it has to be done properly... I'm not really a fan of mash but if I was going to have that combo then it would have to be done right. The way the op described it would put most people off. I for one have never got my heard around the combo of sausages with peas, especially mushy. Sausages go with beans Quote: Originally Posted by whitecliffe I think I am the only person who finds the thought of this combination vile. In fact if anyone bought this to me I think I would be sick - yet everyone I know loves it. I think it all plays back to my school days of vile lumpy potatoes with green gravy - the peas where never strained properly!! Ever since although I like mashed potato it must not have any other food touching it and there must be no gravy to be seen. Am I alone with this??

15-02-2011, 15:58	#11
cosmo Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: London Posts: 24,323	Good sausages with creamed mash, gravy and lightly fried onions.

15-02-2011, 16:18	#12
Nickelback Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 23,174	Yeah I like Sausage,Mash potato & Gravy, How's This For Strange My In-laws Like Mash Potato, Broccoli & Fried Egg

15-02-2011, 16:20	#13
missloo Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,823	thats what i'm having for my dinner lovely warm comfort food

15-02-2011, 16:28	#14
paulyoung666 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,151	Quote: Originally Posted by whitecliffe I think I am the only person who finds the thought of this combination vile. In fact if anyone bought this to me I think I would be sick - yet everyone I know loves it. I think it all plays back to my school days of vile lumpy potatoes with green gravy - the peas where never strained properly!! Ever since although I like mashed potato it must not have any other food touching it and there must be no gravy to be seen. Am I alone with this?? you need to get the image of school meals out of your head , proper quality sausages , not shit ones , buttery mash and garden peas not marrowfat peas which are the work of the devil , good gravy and finally yorkshire puddings , food heaven , shame i have got a curry for my tea

15-02-2011, 18:19	#15
LCDMAN Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Yorkshire, God's County Posts: 5,182	Quote: Originally Posted by indianwells Quality sausages, onion gravy where the onions have been caramelised to a deep mahogany, and fluffy, buttery mash is truly a thing of beauty! But like anything, it has to be done properly... Oh yes.....

15-02-2011, 18:30	#16
rwould Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 4,893	I do the sausages in a casserole but then reduce the stock down and caramelise it, and love it with mashed potato

15-02-2011, 19:20	#17
rockyracoon Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 153	Oh yes, my fave dinner. Sausages, mash and tinned tomatoes with a beef oxo sprinkled in. Oops almost forgot the fried onions to go with it.

15-02-2011, 19:58	#18
SHAFT Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 4,252	Pork/beef Sausages are vile. Haven't eaten them in about 20years now. Simply Sausages used to do some nice smoked slamon ones years ago though.

15-02-2011, 20:16	#19
paulyoung666 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,151	Quote: Originally Posted by SHAFT Pork/beef Sausages are vile. Haven't eaten them in about 20years now. Simply Sausages used to do some nice smoked slamon ones years ago though. i assume by that response you mean salmon , very strange ........

15-02-2011, 23:31	#20
5th Horseman Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Freezing -20ºC wind chill Posts: 10,602	I fry the sausages and onions and then add the gravy into the frying pan with the sausages and onions before serving, makes a lovely gravy.

16-02-2011, 08:02	#21
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	None of those ingredients were quality ones. That makes all the diff. Do you like ang of the things on there own?

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Sausage Mashed Potato & Gravy

16-02-2011, 08:06	#22
SHAFT Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 4,252	Quote: Originally Posted by paulyoung666 i assume by that response you mean salmon , very strange ........ I did. Why strange?

16-02-2011, 08:51	#23
whitecliffe Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bored with Digital Spy Yawn Posts: 3,676	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey None of those ingredients were quality ones. That makes all the diff. Do you like ang of the things on there own? I would eat sausages - venison being my fav - and mash wiith some horseradish or parmesan mixed through it. An onion based tomato sauce/ gravy is fine but it must never ever touch the mash!! I would however never choose to eat this or have it out! To me its basic boring food!

16-02-2011, 08:57	#24
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Never touch the mash? Sounds like some weird fussy toddler to me.

16-02-2011, 10:31	#25
I love Ellie Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,743	Quote: Originally Posted by whitecliffe I would eat sausages - venison being my fav - and mash wiith some horseradish or parmesan mixed through it. An onion based tomato sauce/ gravy is fine but it must never ever touch the mash!! I would however never choose to eat this or have it out! To me its basic boring food! Do you serve it in a separate dish then? How do you eat this if neither should meet?