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  1. 30th August 08, 05:51 PM #1
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    Bangers

    Ok, please a little help. Why are sausages called Bangers?
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    Because they burst out of their skins in the pan, I supose, making a loud pop and spraying hot fat around.

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    Bangers... Yum!
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    ... and mash
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    Same reason bacon is called rashers.
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    Bangers and mashed! :yum:
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    A picture that will make you want to rush out to your nearest pub (courtesy of Wikipedia)
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    At the HEB Central Market, you can get bangers, which seem to be leaner than the link sausage I'm used to.
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    What is HEB?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pleater View Post
    Because they burst out of their skins in the pan, I supose, making a loud pop and spraying hot fat around.

    Anne the Pleater

    yep....they "bang" out of the skins while frying so that how got the name.....
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