Savory Sausage and Potato Stew
- 800 g (1.75 lbs) Yukon Gold potatoes
- 6 mild Italian sausages (or smoked pork sausages), about 450 g (1 lb) total
- 100 g (3.5 oz) smoked bacon, diced
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 20 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 dl (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp) dry white wine
- 1 dl (1/2 cup) chili sauce (like Mexican-style red chili sauce, not sweet)
- 3 dl (1 1/4 cups) heavy cream
- 1 tsp sambal oelek (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2.5 cm (1 inch) chunks
2. Place in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil
3. Cook for 5 minutes until just beginning to soften, then drain and set aside
4. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, fry the diced smoked bacon over medium heat until crisp
5. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot
6. Add the butter to the pot, then sauté the onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes
7. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
8. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes until they begin to soften and release juice
9. Pour in the white wine and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits
10. Stir in the chili sauce and sambal oelek
11. Return the bacon to the pot, then add the sausages (whole or sliced, depending on type)
12. Add the parboiled potatoes and stir gently to combine
13. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until evenly incorporated
14. Season lightly with salt and pepper (be cautious—sausage and bacon add salt)
15. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low
16. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and sausages are fully heated through
17. Taste and adjust seasoning with more pepper, salt, or sambal if needed
18. Serve hot, garnished generously with fresh parsley
- large pan
- cutting board
- knife
- spoon
- measuring cups
- wooden spoon
- paper towels
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