Are you looking for a hearty and comforting meal that’s easy to make? Look no further than sausage stovies!
This traditional Scottish dish is a delicious combination of potatoes, onions, and sausage, slow-cooked to perfection. And the best part? You can make it in your slow cooker for a fuss-free dinner.
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So grab your ingredients and let’s get started on making some delicious sausage stovies in your slow cooker!
How To Make Sausage Stovies In Slow Cooker?
To make sausage stovies in your slow cooker, you’ll need the following ingredients:
– 1 pound of sausages (Lorne sausage is traditional, but any type will work)
– 1 onion, diced
– 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced
– 1 cup of stock (chicken or vegetable)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: carrots, celery, swede, frozen peas, frozen sweetcorn
Here are the steps to follow:
1. Begin by sautéing your diced onion in butter in the slow cooker. Season with parsley.
2. Add your leftover veggies (if using) including the drippings, leftover meat chunks and tinned tomatoes and mix.
3. Slow cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 3.5 hours.
4. Then add in tomato puree, seasoning, frozen peas and frozen sweetcorn. Mix well.
5. Thinly slice your potatoes (skin on or off its your choice) and follow our air fryer sliced potatoes recipe. Place the potatoes over the stovie ingredients.
6. Cook for an extra 30 minutes before serving.
If you don’t have leftover veggies or meat, no worries! You can still make delicious sausage stovies with just the basic ingredients listed above.
To start, slice your potatoes and dice your onions and throw them all in the pot. Boil water and in a jug, combine with the stock cubes until dissolved. Pour over the contents in the pot. Just enough to cover all your ingredients.
Cut up the sausages into bite-size pieces and throw them in. Stir it all well and put the lid on.
Cook on high for 1 hour and 15 minutes then on low for another hour and 15 minutes. Beat the stovies lightly with a wooden spoon to break up the edges of the potatoes and combine the flavors.
Ingredients You’ll Need
To make a delicious slow cooker sausage stovies, you’ll need a few simple ingredients. The star of the show is, of course, the sausages – any type will do, but Lorne sausage is traditional. You’ll also need one diced onion, four peeled and sliced potatoes, and one cup of stock (chicken or vegetable). Salt and pepper to taste are also essential. If you want to add some extra flavor and nutrition, you can include optional ingredients like carrots, celery, swede, frozen peas, or frozen sweetcorn.
Preparing The Ingredients
Before you begin making your sausage stovies in the slow cooker, it’s important to prepare your ingredients properly. First, you’ll want to slice your potatoes and dice your onions. Make sure they are evenly sized so that they cook evenly in the slow cooker.
Next, if you’re using any leftover veggies or meat, be sure to dice or shred them into small pieces. This will help them cook evenly and blend well with the other ingredients.
If you’re using sausages, cut them into bite-size pieces. You can use any type of sausage you prefer, but Lorne sausage is traditional for this dish.
Finally, if you’re using any optional ingredients like carrots, celery, or swede, make sure to peel and dice them into small pieces.
Once all of your ingredients are prepped and ready to go, you can begin sautéing your onions in butter in the slow cooker and adding in the rest of the ingredients according to the recipe instructions.
Layering The Slow Cooker
When it comes to layering the ingredients in your slow cooker, it’s important to consider which ingredients require more heat to cook. The bottom of the slow cooker is the hottest place, so it’s best to layer heartier ingredients like root vegetables at the bottom and more finely chopped ones on top. This ensures that everything finishes cooking at the same time and prevents mushy vegetables or overcooked meat.
For sausage stovies, start by sautéing your diced onions in butter in the slow cooker and seasoning with parsley. Then add any leftover veggies or meat chunks and mix well. Slow cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 3.5 hours.
Next, add tomato puree, seasoning, frozen peas and frozen sweetcorn to the mix and stir well. Thinly slice your potatoes and place them over the stovie ingredients. Cook for an extra 30 minutes before serving.
If you don’t have leftover veggies or meat, simply slice your potatoes and dice your onions and throw them all in the pot. Cut up the sausages into bite-size pieces and add them in. Stir well and cook on high for 1 hour and 15 minutes then on low for another hour and 15 minutes.
By layering your ingredients properly in the slow cooker, you can ensure that everything cooks evenly and turns out perfectly every time.
Cooking The Sausage Stovies
Cooking the sausage stovies is a simple process that requires minimal effort. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Begin by slicing your sausages into bite-sized pieces. You can use any type of sausage you prefer, but Lorne sausage is traditional.
2. Add the sliced sausages to the slow cooker along with the diced onions, sliced potatoes, and stock cube.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. If you want to add any additional vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or swede, now is the time to do so.
5. Mix all the ingredients together well.
6. Cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 3.5 hours.
7. After the initial cooking time, add in any frozen peas or sweetcorn and mix well.
8. Thinly slice your potatoes and place them over the top of the stovie mixture.
9. Cook for an additional 30 minutes before serving.
10. Before serving, give the stovies a good stir to ensure all the flavors are well combined.
That’s it! Your delicious sausage stovies are now ready to be served. Enjoy them on their own or with some crusty bread for a hearty meal that’s sure to warm you up on a cold day.
Serving Suggestions And Variations
Now that you know how to make sausage stovies in a slow cooker, it’s time to talk about serving suggestions and variations. Here are some ideas to make your stovies even more delicious:
– Serve with crusty bread or oatcakes for a traditional Scottish meal.
– Add in some chopped carrots, celery, or swede for extra flavor and nutrition.
– Use different types of sausages for different flavors. Lorne sausage is traditional, but you can also use pork sausages, beef sausages, or even vegetarian sausages.
– If you don’t have any leftover meat or drippings, you can use a tin of corned beef instead. Crumble the corned beef and stir it through the potatoes 20 minutes before the end of cooking.
– For a meat-free version, leave out the sausages and add in some cooked lentils or chickpeas instead.
– If you like your stovies spicy, add in some chopped chili peppers or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
– Top your stovies with some grated cheese or chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
Remember, stovies are a versatile dish that can be adapted to suit your taste and the ingredients you have on hand. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try new things!
