The aroma of sizzling sausages and the vibrant allure of red bell peppers combine in the Sausage and Red Pepper Hotpot, a culinary masterpiece. This one-pot wonder not only pleases the palate but also simplifies the cooking process.
Sausage and Red Pepper Hotpot
Course: Main CourseCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes45
minutes927
kcal55
minutesA heartwarming and fulfilling dish of sausages and vegetables make up this delicious meal straight out of the repertoire of Mary Berry
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What You Will Need
A large flameproof casserole dish with a lid or large frying pan and lid
Ingredients
1 tbsp sunflower oil
8 spicy pork sausages
4 rashers smoked bacon finely chopped
1 onion sliced
1 red pepper seeds removed and cut into large chunks
1 large carrot peeled and diced
1 garlic clove crushed
300 ml chicken/vegetable stock
400 g tin chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp sun-dried tomato purée
2 fresh thyme sprigs
250 g baby new potatoes skin on, thickly sliced
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan or casserole dish over a high heat.
- Add the sausages and fry until browned all over.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the bacon to the pan and fry for a few minutes until crisp; remove and set aside with the sausages.
- Add the onion, red pepper, carrot and garlic and fry for 5 minutes over a high heat.
- Add the stock, tomatoes, tomato purée and thyme and bring to the boil, scraping around the bottom of the pan to release the sediment from frying the sausages and bacon
- Add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Return the bacon and sausages to the pan, cover and simmer over a gentle heat for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced a little and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve with your favourite green vegetables and enjoy
Also Read: Carrot and Coriander Soup
Recipe Video
Conclusion
The Sausage and Red Pepper Hotpot rises above its humble ingredients to become a culinary marvel that will grace your table with ease and grace. Its simplicity does not compromise taste; rather, it enhances it. So, give in to the allure of one-pot cooking and savor a dish that captures the essence of comfort food.
Also Read: Mary Berry Cottage Pie Recipe
FAQs
Q: Can I substitute turkey sausage for the pork sausage?
Certainly! Turkey sausages add a leaner twist to the recipe without sacrificing flavor.
Q: How should leftovers be reheated?
To preserve the flavors, gently reheat the hotpot over low heat on the stovetop.
Q: Can I include additional vegetables in the hotpot?
Feel free to experiment with vegetables such as zucchini, carrots, or even mushrooms.
Q: Is this recipe appropriate for vegetarians?
While the traditional recipe calls for sausages, plant-based sausages can easily be substituted for a vegetarian version.
Q: Is it okay to use pre-cooked sausages in this hotpot?
Yes, you can use pre-cooked sausages, but starting with raw sausages allows for better flavor infusion during cooking.
This recipe is taken from Mary Berrys Bestselling Cookbook “Simple Comforts”
