| Bangers and mash | |
| Alternate Name: | Sausages and mash |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Main Ingredient: | Mashed potato, sausages |
Bangers and mash, also known as sausages and mash, is a traditional British dish consisting of sausages and mashed potato. It may consist of one of a variety of flavoured sausages made of pork, lamb, beef, or a meat alternative. The dish is usually served with onion gravy, but may also include fried onions and peas.[1] [2] [3]
This dish, even when cooked at home, may be thought of as an example of pub grub, meaning it is relatively quick and easy to make in large quantities.[4]
In 2009, the dish was listed as Britain's most popular comfort food in a survey commissioned by TV channel Good Food.[5]
Although it is sometimes stated that the term banger has its origins in World War II, it is recorded in use at least as far back as 1919.[6] The term is said to have originated from the fact that sausages produced during the meat rationing of World War I were made with such a high water content that they were liable to explode when cooked.