Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 good-quality pork sausages
• 1 small onion, peeled and cut into wedges
• 550ml bottle Newcastle Brown Ale
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 level tsp English mustard
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 350g/12oz baby potatoes, cut in half

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan and gently fry sausages for 10 mins till brown. Add onion wedges and continue to fry for 3-4 mins till soft.
2. Pour in ale and then stir in Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Add thyme, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 45 mins.
3. Add baby potatoes, cover and simmer for a further 45 mins, till thickened. Season generously and serve with steamed broccoli.

Notes