Description
A comforting British classic, Sausages with Homemade Onion Gravy features juicy, browned sausages smothered in a rich, flavorful onion gravy that is perfect served over mashed potatoes or creamy polenta. This hearty stovetop recipe combines caramelized onions and a savory broth-based sauce to elevate your sausage dinner to a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausages
- 8 pork sausages (or your favorite variety)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Onion Gravy
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausages: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are evenly browned and cooked through. Remove the sausages from the pan and set aside.
- Caramelize the Onions: In the same skillet, add the butter and the thinly sliced onions. Cook over medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are very soft and golden brown, developing a deep, sweet flavor.
- Add the Flour: Sprinkle the flour over the caramelized onions and stir well to coat them evenly. Continue cooking for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste, which helps thicken the gravy.
- Make the Gravy: Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard if using, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the mixture simmer for 5–7 minutes until the gravy thickens.
- Reheat the Sausages: Return the sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the thickened onion gravy. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes to warm through and meld the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the sausages and onion gravy hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or buttered peas.
Notes
- Best served over mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or with buttered peas for a complete meal.
- You can substitute beef broth with chicken or vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- For an extra depth of flavor, add a splash of red wine while cooking the onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausages with gravy
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
