Sausage and mash

Method

1. To make the gravy sauce; warm the butter and the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions and garlic. Cook for 4 minutes stirring occasionally.

2. Add the sugar and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Add the thyme and red wine and cook gently until reduced by two-thirds.

4. Add the beef stock and reduce further by four-fifths.

5. To make the mashed potato; cook the potatoes for 20 minutes in a pan of boiling water.

6. When cooked, season with salt and pepper and add the butter, milk and double cream.

7. Mash together until smooth.

8. To cook the sausages; fry the sausages in a little oil in a frying pan for about 8-10 minutes until cooked.

9. To serve; place the sausages on warm serving plates with the mashed potatoes and serve with the gravy sauce.