Dorset sausage and apple cider hotpot
Pork sausages, onions and sliced potatoes baked in cider gravy until the top is crisp and golden.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.89 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Brown the sausages in the oil in a casserole for 6 minutes, then remove.
6 min - 2
Soften the onions and carrots in the same pan for 6 minutes. Stir in the flour.
6 min - 3
Pour in the cider and stock and stir. Add the thyme and sausages, cut into chunks.
- 4
Layer the sliced potato overlapping over the top and brush with melted butter.
- 5
Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
45 min - 6
Remove the lid and bake for 20 minutes more until the potatoes are golden.
20 min
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