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This Devilled Sausages Recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Cooked in one pan with a rich and spicy tomato sauce, quick dinners have never tasted so good!

If you haven’t tried devilled sausages before you’re in for a treat! For those of you who have, but use store bought packet mixes, then you’re also in for a treat because these are 10000x times better 🙂 (just saying).

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What are Devilled Sausages?

Devilled sausages are essentially a quick sausage casserole in a sweet, spicy and slightly sticky sauce. They’re often cooked in one pan in a rich tomatoey/beefy sauce and served with fruit such as apples, pears or currants.

Devilled sausages are the answer to your week night dinners. Quick, easy and a good excuse to use up some cupboard staples.

Finding a traditional devilled sausage recipe is pretty tricky, in fact I don’t think I’ve ever seen the same recipe twice! So, here I offer you my version!

Devilled Sausages Ingredients

  • Pork Sausages
  • Beef Stock + Cornstarch (Cornflour)
  • Chopped Tomatoes
  • Onion
  • Apple
  • Garlic
  • Mustard
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Soy Sauce
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Thyme

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How to make Devilled Sausages

  1. Fry up your sausages until browned and just cooked through. Remove from pan.
  2. Fry your onion & apple until golden, add your garlic to fry for a further minute, then pour in your beef stock + cornstarch and chopped tomatoes.
  3. Add your smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (to taste), mustard, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme and seasoning and simmer until thickened and the sausages are cooked throughout.

Yup, that simple!

Devilled sausages in the slow cooker are also a great idea! You can even sub the pork sausages with veggie sausages to make a hearty vegetarian meal too.

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What to serve with Devilled Sausages

For me it’s always gotta be a nice dollop of creamy mashed potatoes. Bangers and mash is such a glorious combo and adding a rich tomatoey sauce to the equation is just a foodgasm waiting to happen.

I’ve also eaten these with rice before which works perfectly and for a low carb option consider using adding cauliflower rice!

Either way, a nice sprinkle of fresh parsley looks and tastes fab 🙂

So for a new meal to add to your rotation dinners give these yummy devilled sausages a go! Whether you’ve tried them before or have never heard of them, you’re bound to fall in love with this delicious homemade version!

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How to make Devilled Sausages (Full Recipe & Video)

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Devilled Sausages

This Devilled Sausages Recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Cooked in one pan with a rich and spicy tomato sauce, quick dinners have never tasted so good!!

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Servings (click & slide): 4

Course: Dinner / Main Course

Cuisine: Australian / British

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Calories per serving: 654kcal

Author: Chris Collins

Cost per serving: £2.50 / $3

Equipment:

  • Large Pan & Wooden Spoon

  • Jug (for stock)

  • Sharp Knife & Chopping Board

  • Serving Spoon

Ingredients (check list):

  • 12 Pork Sausages
  • 1 cup / 250ml Beef Stock
  • 1x 14oz/400g can of Chopped Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Mustard (English or Dijon)
  • 1 medium Onion, sliced
  • 1 Apple, cored, peeled and sliced (see notes)
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch/Cornflour
  • 1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 3/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (or to taste)
  • 2-3 sprigs of Fresh Thyme
  • Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
  • Olive Oil, for frying

Instructions:

  • Fry sausages in a dash of oil over medium heat until browned on the outside and cooked through the centre. Remove from pan and place to one side.

  • Fry onions in the leftover sausage fat until they begin to soften, then add in apple. Continue frying until both begin turning golden, then add in garlic and fry for 1-2mins longer.

  • In a jug, combine beef stock and cornstarch/cornflour until lump free. Pour in the pan with tomatoes and stir until smooth and evenly combined.

  • Add in smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and mustard. Check for seasoning/spice and adjust accordingly.

  • Add sausages back to the pan (with any juices in the bowl) and simmer until the sauce has thickened and the sausages are piping hot all the way through.

Quick 1 min demo!

Notes:

a) Apple -You can use red or green apples depending on your flavour preference. Sweeter varieties of apple will balance out the spice in the sauce and also balance out the deep tangy flavours of the Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Green apples with add to the powerful flavours in the sauce. You can also use a combo of both!

b) What to serve with Devilled Sausages - For me it's always gotta be a dollop of creamy mash. But rice also works perfectly. As does a big chunk of buttered bread.

c) Storage/Leftovers/Make Ahead - Allow to completely cool then tightly cover in the fridge for 2-3days. I usually reheat back on the stove (adding a splash of water to loosen up the sauce if needed) on a low heat until the sausages are piping hot through the centre again. Upon reheating, the apple slices might go slightly mushy, so if you want to avoid that just remove them and stir them in at the last second to heat them up.

d) Calories - whole dish split between 4 people. No sides. Calories for 1 serving:

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Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

Devilled Sausages

Amount Per Serving

Calories 654Calories from Fat 494

% Daily Value*

Fat 54.93g85%

Saturated Fat 19.385g97%

Trans Fat 0.001g

Polyunsaturated Fat 7.173g

Monounsaturated Fat 25.339g

Cholesterol 129mg43%

Sodium 1558mg65%

Potassium 768mg22%

Carbohydrates 14.18g5%

Fiber 3.4g14%

Sugar 8.33g9%

Protein 25.54g51%

Vitamin A 1500IU30%

Vitamin C 21.5mg26%

Calcium 80mg8%

Iron 3.2mg18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition is based on the absence of salt unless stated as a measurement in the ingredients. Cost is worked out based on ingredients bought from UK supermarkets, then divided by the number of servings. In both instances these values are just for guidance. Please check out my FAQ Page for more info.

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FAQs

Why is it called devilled sausage? ›

Why are they called devilled sausages? The term devilled refers to the use of strong spices. In the 18th century, more exotic spices started finding their way to Europe. Devilled became a common term for hot and spicy foods.

What is devilled sauce made of? ›

In a jug, combine beef stock and cornstarch/cornflour until lump free. Pour in the pan with tomatoes and stir until smooth and evenly combined. Add in smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and mustard.

Is it better to cook sausages in the oven or pan? ›

One of the healthiest ways to cook sausages is in the oven. It's super easy to do, and unlike frying or grilling, baking sausages doesn't require any extra oil.

How long should sausage be in the oven? ›

At 400 degrees Fahrenheit in an oven, sausage takes between 10-45 minutes to cook fully. Thin slices or patties may cook in just 10 minutes, while thicker links can take up to 45. Regardless of the meat's thickness, you should turn the sausage every 10 minutes so it cooks evenly.

What do Christians call deviled eggs? ›

At church functions in parts of the Southern and Midwestern United States, the terms "stuffed eggs", "salad eggs", and "dressed eggs" occur instead, to avoid reference to the word "devil". For this reason, the term "angel eggs" is also occasionally used.

What is the old name for sausage? ›

Etymology. The word sausage was first used in English in the mid-15th century, spelled sawsyge. This word came from Old North French saussiche (Modern French saucisse). The French word came from Vulgar Latin salsica ("sausage"), from salsicus ("seasoned with salt").

What is the most difficult sauce to make? ›

The hardest sauce to master, espagnole, is also called basic brown or Spanish sauce. It is made through the creation of a very dark brown roux, to which veal stock or water is added, along with browned bones, pieces of beef, vegetables, brown sugar and various seasonings.

What makes deviled food deviled? ›

To devil means to "combine a food with various hot or spicy seasonings such as red pepper, mustard, or Tabasco sauce, thereby creating a 'deviled' dish," according to the Food Lover's Companion, the definitive guide to all things food and cooking.

How do chefs cook sausages? ›

How to cook the perfect sausage:
  1. Remove the sausage from the chiller 20 minutes before cooking. ...
  2. Pop your sausages in the pan. ...
  3. Add a teaspoon of duck or goose fat to the pan. ...
  4. Place the sausages in the pan, making sure they are not touching each other and keep on a constant heat. ...
  5. Rest the sausages before serving.
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Are sausages better in oven or air fryer? ›

There are so many pros to air fryer sausages: They cook very evenly, with none of the patchy browning that you get on a BBQ. They are ready in just 10 minutes, compared to the 25+ minutes when you bake them in the oven (plus no preheating required!) They don't spit or burst like when you pan fry.

How do you know when sausages are cooked enough? ›

You can check whether your sausages are done by cutting into one at the center. If the meat is firm, it's ready, but if it's pink and runny, it needs more time. Slicing or butterflying the sausages can reduce cooking time.

Can you overcook sausage? ›

If you cook a sausage over a high heat it will, understandably, shrink considerably, drying out the exterior or even splitting whilst potentially leaving the centre uncooked. Too high a temperature will also liquify the fat content that has been so carefully mixed into your sausage to keep it moist and juicy.

Why is it called devilled? ›

To devil means to "combine a food with various hot or spicy seasonings such as red pepper, mustard, or Tabasco sauce, thereby creating a 'deviled' dish," according to the Food Lover's Companion, the definitive guide to all things food and cooking.

Where does the term deviled ham come from? ›

First, let's understand why it is called deviled ham. The word “deviled” came into prominence in 1700s England, a time when probably the spiciest thing on menus was a radish. This blanket term was used to describe any food that had been seasoned with hot spices or condiments, evoking the eternal flames of damnation.

Why is it called Doctor's sausage? ›

Its first production run was carried out at the Moscow Meat Processing Plant named after Anastas Mikoyan. The sausage was intended to be a dietary supplement for people exhibiting signs of prolonged starvation (specifically "patients with compromised health as a result of the Civil War"), hence its name.

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