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Devilled sausages in a bowl with mash, next to a pan of devilled sausages.

The very best devilled sausages

This devilled sausages recipe has been fine-tuned for the perfect balance of savoury, sweet and spice. It's meaty, comforting and flavoursome. One of Australia's most popular dishes and who can blame them? It's divine! Serve with a helping of creamy mashed potato for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Australian
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1168kcal
Author: Maretha Corbett

Ingredients

  • 12 pork or beef sausages
  • 220 grams onion - sliced finely, equivalent to a large onion or two medium onions
  • 100 grams apple - peeled, cored and thinly sliced. This equates to about one apple
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes - 400g
  • 1 heaped tablespoon cornflour
  • oil, for frying

For the sauce

  • 250 millilitres beef stock - we use 2 x Oxo beef cubes on 250ml
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • few grinds black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons fruity chutney - like mango or peach

Instructions

Prep the sauce and cornflour

  • To the 250ml beef stock, add ALL the sauce ingredients
    Give it a good stir and set aside.
    250 millilitres beef stock
  • In a small bowl, add the cornflour and just enough cold water to make a slurry (about 3 tablespoons of water). Set aside.
    1 heaped tablespoon cornflour, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, ½ teaspoon salt, few grinds black pepper, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons fruity chutney

Let's start cooking

  • Heat a little oil in a large pan. Fry the sausages over a medium heat until cooked through and browned on all sides.
    Remove the sausages from the pan and set aside.
    oil, for frying, 12 pork or beef sausages
  • Fry the sliced onion in the same pan with the remaining meat juices. Once the onions start to soften, add the sliced apple and the garlic.
    Keep frying over a medium heat until the onions and apple have taken on a light golden colour.
    220 grams onion, 100 grams apple, 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Add the can of chopped tomatoes and the beef stock mixture. Stir through for about 1 minute.
    1 can chopped tomatoes
  • Add the cornflour and quickly mix this in with the sauce. Cook over medium heat until the sauce starts to thicken and reduce, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the sausages to the sauce and simmer until heated through.
  • Serve with creamy mashed potato.

**Nutritional data disclaimer**

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is calculated by a third party and we cannot guarantee the accuracy. We try our best to give you the most accurate information, but we do not take responsibility for errors that may be present. Also, the nutritional value of the recipe may change depending on the exact brands and products used. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalised advice on your dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 1168kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 91g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 2853mg | Potassium: 1426mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 585IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 6mg