Sausages with Leek Mash and Pan-Cooked Chutney

Serves 4

Preperation Time 10 mins

Cooking Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x kg Desiree' Potatoes, peeled, halved
  • 40g Unsalted butter
  • 2 x Leeks (white part only), sliced
  • 200 ml Milk
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Sprig of sage, leaves picked
  • 2 x Spanish onions, sliced
  • 2.5cm Piece of cinnamon
  • 2 x Slice apricot
  • 5cm Piece of ginger (grated)
  • 600 ml Balsamic vinegar
  • 8 x Good quality pork sausages
  • Directions

  • Cook potatoes in simmering water for 15 minutes until tender, drain and cover.
  • Melt butter in another pan over a medium low heat, add leeks and cook for 5 minutes. Add milk and bring to the boil, then add potatoes and mash together. Season, cover and set aside.
  • Preheat grill to a medium high. Add a splash of oil to the frying pan over a medium heat and fry sage until crisp. Remove, add some more oil to the pan and add onions for 5 minutes.
  • Add cinnamon, apricot and a splash of water. Simmer for 10 minutes on a low heat, stirring, until onions are soft and chutney has reduced. Add ginger and vinegar and cook for 30 seconds. Season, and then discard cinnamon.
  • Meanwhile grill sausages for approximately 15 minutes, turning until cooked. Serve sausages with mash, chutney and sage.
  • Tips: Don't over cook the chutney, it's best not mushy.