RED ONION & FENNEL SEED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Pork sausages with the sweetness of caramelized red onions and the range of flavours of paprika, fennel seeds, and garlic. Simmered in a rich sauce made with chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, and honey. Serve it with buttery mashed potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, and a side of Hasselback garlic sourdough loaf.

PREP 5m

COOK 1h

TOTAL 1h 5m

SERVES 4

Ingredients-

  • 1–2 tbsp sunflower oil

  • 12 good-quality pork sausages

  • 2 red onions, thinly sliced

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes

  • 300ml chicken stock

  • 2 tbsp tomato purée

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 2 tsp fennel seeds

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions-

  1. Caramelize Onions:

    • Heat 1-2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a large pan.

    • Add thinly sliced red onions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes until the onions caramelize.

  2. Brown the Sausages:

    • Add the crushed garlic cloves to the caramelized onions and cook for a minute.

    • Push the onions and garlic to the side, and add the good-quality pork sausages to the pan.

    • Brown the sausages on all sides.

  3. Prepare the Sauce:

    • Stir in the tomato purée, paprika, chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, honey, fennel seeds, bay leaves, dried thyme, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  4. Simmer:

    • Allow the mixture to simmer for about 15 minutes, ensuring the sausages are fully cooked.

Serve the Red Onion & Fennel Seed Sausage Casserole with buttery mashed potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, and a Hassleback garlic sourdough loaf.