Hankering for some bangers

[Drac]

Hi all,

Went to the NTIF last weekend and got a hankering for bangers and mash or maybe toad in the hole. Picked up a Boston but and dug out the seasoning and casing -



Had a malfuction of the cone. The plastic shattered and I lost about 1/2# not trusting I got all of the pieces out. Did manage to make about 8 so should have enough for a couple meals -



Jim

[Downunder Kilt]

Those bangers are looking good Drac. What kind of spices do you chuck in them. On Sunday I am trotting over to a mates for a gourmet sausage BBQ where everyone is encouraged to bring their favourite snags, I'll be taking some spanish chorizos that I get from a local deli.

[mookien]

Jim: Delectable looking bangers. Very professionally done.

Are the strings necessary? My family used to make kielbasa. After we extruded the meat into a suitable length of casing, we would just twist it and cut it. We didn't have problems with end coming undone.

John

[Drac]

Thanks.

The seasoning is from a supply store but here are some recommended links from a smoking forum I'm on -

www.sausagemaking.co.uk/
http://estores.wws5.com/stuffers.com...e_recipes.html

The string is a place holder while the collegan casing sets overnight. The soften from the moisture in the meat. Tonight I will cut and pack them up.

Jim

[creagdhubh]

Well done!

[ForresterModern]

Okay, Drac, now we are all just waiting for the invitation. I'll bring the mash and some nice brown gravy, your choice pork or beef. Mmmmmm, good just thinking about them. I have found a few places this side of the pond, mostly brewpubs, who do them well.

[Tobus]

Forgive my ignorance, but what on earth is "toad in the hole"?

[auld argonian]

The Duke Of Perth here put bangers and mash on the menu about six months ago and it's taken off like a rocket...when my son shows up Saturdays at one with a hangover from Friday, he orders a Bombadier and bangers and mash.

Best

AA

[Drac]

Bangers cooked in a Yorkshire pudding batter and onion gravy - http://greatbritishkitchen.co.uk/ind...d=56&Itemid=52



Unfortunately while they tasted good the casings didn't work. As was said in the movie Galaxy Quest "And it exploded."

They first popped through the end and than blow away the casing. Casing shank to postage stamp size. Living up to their name of banger.

I did cheat on the gravy though. I used a can of french onion soup thickened with corn starch. Turned out surprisingly good.

Jim

[Father Bill]

Toad in the Hole (at least here in Ontario) is a piece of toast with a hole in the middle in which an egg is cooked.