As the winter chill firmly takes hold, the quest for the perfect, soul-warming comfort meal is on. For many across the UK, that culinary hug comes in the timeless form of bangers and mash: succulent sausages paired with velvety mashed potato and rich gravy.
The Viral Secret to Sublime Sausages
However, a simple trick now sweeping social media promises to elevate this classic dish to new heights. According to a report by the Express, food and fitness enthusiast Lauren Nichole shared her game-changing method on TikTok, where the clip has amassed a staggering over 700,000 views.
The secret lies in a remarkably easy glaze requiring just two ingredients. By combining honey and chilli flakes, you create a sweet and spicy hot honey mixture to slather over your sausages before they roast. This simple step, viewers claim, transforms the humble banger into something absolutely sublime.
Recreating the Ultimate Winter Feast
The full recipe, designed to be served with silky mash and onion gravy, has been hailed as the perfect cold-weather feast. Enthusiastic comments on the video included one user declaring, "Now that is like the perfect autumn/winter meal," while another pleaded, "I'm going to need you to come right to my house and make this for me tonight because YUM."
To recreate Lauren Nichole's viral hot honey sausage and mash at home, you will need the following ingredients for one serving: two low-fat sausages, 200g of potatoes, 5g of honey, 75ml of instant gravy, 5g of light butter, a splash of almond milk, one red onion, plus salt, pepper, and chilli flakes.
Step-by-Step Method
First, prepare the glaze and sausages. Mix the honey with chilli flakes to your preferred heat level. Coat the sausages thoroughly in this glaze and place them in an oven preheated to 180°C. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes until cooked through and beautifully glazed.
Next, tackle the potatoes and onions. Chop the potatoes into chunks and boil in salted water for around 20 minutes until tender. Simultaneously, thinly slice the red onion and cook it slowly in a pan with a pinch of salt until soft and caramelised, which should take a similar amount of time.
Then, complete the gravy and mash. Once the onions are ready, pour the instant gravy into the pan, stir well to combine, and keep warm. Drain the cooked potatoes, add the light butter and a splash of milk, then season with salt and pepper before mashing to a creamy consistency.
Finally, plate up your creation. Serve a generous heap of creamy mash alongside the glossy hot honey sausages, and drizzle everything with the rich onion gravy. The result is a comforting, flavour-packed dish that puts a delicious new spin on a British favourite.
