A classic plate of bangers and mash should always include a delicious onion gravy. And celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay showed YouTube viewers just how easy and quick it is to make the comfort meal. Of course, he revealed some absolute gems when it comes to cooking tips and insight, including why those who are using white onions for their gravy should switch them out for red ones.
The video shows him whizzing around the stunning kitchen as he races to beat the 10-minute time. After giving the sausages that are cooking in a pan with garlic, butter, and rosemary, he begins to slice up half a red onion quickly, ready to begin his onion gravy. This is where he drops the awaited reason.
“For the onion gravy, I’m going to use red onions. Why? It’s so much more sweeter, less acidic than the white onion and it gets really nice and dark in terms of caramelisation,” he says.
With a “tiny drizzle” of olive oil, he pops the sliced onion, making sure they’re opened up and flat in the pan ready to be caramelised. Shortly after, add some sugar, salt, and butter to the onions.
As he gives the onion pan a toss and starts to pat down the combination with a spoon, he said: “It’s a sweet red onion so it’s incredible flavour they cook instantly and they are no where near as acidic as the white onion.”
If you want to have a full go at Mr Ramsay’s 10-minute bangers and mash, he’s also shared the full recipe so home cooks get the chance to enjoy.