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Toad in the hole with onion gravy

Toad in the hole with onion gravy
  • Serves: 4
  • Prep: 10mins
  • Cook: 40mins

A classic recipe, which the whole family will love. We have lots more family recipes for you to try.

Ingredients

  • 15ml/1tbsp vegetable oil
  • 8 premium pork sausages
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 100g/4oz plain flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 large British Lion eggs
  • 200ml/7floz milk
  • For the onion gravy:
  • 30ml/2tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • pinch of sugar
  • 20ml/4tsp plain flour
  • 425ml/ 3/4 pt beef stock

Method

  1. Sift flour and salt into a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the eggs and a little milk and beat until smooth, gradually beat in the remaining milk to make a smooth batter. Leave to stand for 30 mins.
  2. Preheat the oven to 220C/Fan 200C/425F/Gas Mark 7. Divide the oil, sausages and onions between four shallow ovenproof dishes or 1 large roasting tin and toss to mix. Bake for 5 mins.
  3. Remove the sausages from the oven, turn them all over, then pour over the batter. Bake for 25-30mins or until the batter has risen and is crisp and golden.
  4. To make the gravy: heat the oil in a medium pan, add the onions and cook for 5 mins or until golden brown. Add the sugar and cook over a low heat for 2 mins or until caramelised.
  5. Add the flour to the pan and cook, stirring for 1 min. Gradually add the stock, then bring to the boil and simmer for 1 min. Season to taste and keep warm. Serve the toad in the hole with the onion gravy.

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