MURPHY'S GUTS

Description: Murphy’s Guts is a playful and hearty dish, perfect for Halloween celebrations in Ireland. It’s simply sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes and a flavorful onion gravy. Despite its name, it’s a delicious and comforting meal.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Serving size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

For the Sausages:

8 good-quality pork sausages
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Mashed Potatoes:

4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole milk
Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Onion Gravy:

2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef or vegetable broth
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

For the Sausages:

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. This should take about 15-20 minutes.

For the Mashed Potatoes:

Place the potato chunks in a large pot of salted water.
Bring the water to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
Mash the potatoes and stir in the butter and milk until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

For the Onion Gravy:

In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they become soft and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, stirring, for a few more minutes.
Gradually add the broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
Simmer the gravy until it thickens, about 5-10 minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper.

To Serve: