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Toad-in-the-hole, onion & apple gravy

Amazing crispy sausages & a fluffy giant Yorkshire

Toad-in-the-hole, onion and apple gravy | Pork recipes | Jamie Oliver (2)

Amazing crispy sausages & a fluffy giant Yorkshire

“I’ve separated out the elements of this classic so you end up with a family-style, tear and share dish that makes everyone go ‘Oooh!’ ”

Serves 6

Cooks In1 hour 10 minutes

DifficultySuper easy

Jamie's Great BritainPorkFather's daySt. George's DayBonfire night recipesBritish

Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 744 37%

  • Fat 50.2g 72%

  • Saturates 19g 95%

  • Sugars 21.2g 24%

  • Salt 4.2g 70%

  • Protein 21.3g 43%

  • Carbs 47.4g 18%

  • Fibre 3.7g -

Of an adult's reference intake

Recipe From

Jamie's Great Britain

By Jamie Oliver

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Ingredients

  • For the batter:
  • 3 large eggs
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 250 ml semi-skimmed milk
  • For the sausages and gravy:
  • 2 large onions , peeled
  • 3 eating apples
  • a large knob of unsalted butter
  • 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons runny honey
  • 12 big Cumberland sausages
  • 1 heaped tablespoon plain flour
  • 250 ml good cider
  • 250 ml beef stock
  • Worcestershire sauce

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Recipe From

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By Jamie Oliver

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Method

  1. Rhys Pendergast made a really kind donation to Help a Capital Child this year, so I’m dedicating this dish to him, in celebration of his wedding to the lovely Katie. I’m told Rhys makes a mean toad-in-the-hole, and I hope they enjoy this version for years to come. In Yorkshire, I learned how real Yorkshire folk approach making a great Yorkie. They aren’t into making their batter the night before, instead they focus on getting plenty of air into the batter and achieving a hot consistent temperature in the oven. I truly love this great classic and have only ever had one issue with it: quite often, you end up with half a sausage (the toad) poking out of the Yorkshire (the hole). The bit sticking out is crispy and golden – good times – but the other half of the sausage, inside the batter, is soft, anaemic and boiled – bad times. So in the spirit of family-style sharing and creating a dish that makes everyone go ‘Oooh!’ I’m separating out the elements so you end up with amazing crispy sausages, a tray of giant Yorkshire to tear up and a wonderful onion and apple gravy. Heaven.
  2. Whisk the eggs, flour, milk and a pinch of salt in a bowl, then pour into a jug. Preheat the oven to full whack (about 240°C/475°F/gas 9). Cut your onions into 1cm thick slices, and do the same with the apples – removing the core. Put a large pan on a medium heat. Add the butter, a lug of olive oil, the onions and the apples. Pick in the leaves from 2 sprigs of rosemary. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden. Remove the sauce from the heat once soft, season, and add the honey and a splash of water, if needed. Put the sausages into a sturdy roasting tray (roughly 30 x 40cm), toss with a little olive oil and cook in the oven for 20 minutes, or until golden.
  3. Transfer the cooked sausages to a pretty ovenproof dish and toss with half the apple and onion sauce. Cover with tin foil. Remove any excess fat from the roasting tray, replace with a good lug of olive oil and place on a medium heat. Add the remaining rosemary leaves and after 30 seconds, pour in the batter, then put straight into the middle of the oven with the sausages on the shelf underneath. Cook for around 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pudding is fluffy, golden and puffing up at the sides. Whatever you do, do not open the oven door.
  4. Put the pan of apples and onions back on a high heat and stir in the flour. Be brave; let it get really golden before adding the cider, stock and a couple of really good splashes of Worcestershire sauce. Let it boil and bubble away until thickened to your liking. Get your guests to the table, with their knives and forks in their hands. Put the bubbling gravy on a board in the middle of the table.
  5. Remove and uncover your sizzling sausages, then slide your Yorkshire pudding on to a nice board. This lovely dish definitely needs balancing, so serve with something green and fresh, like runner beans, greens, salad or dressed chard.

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FAQs

Why is my Toad in the Hole soggy? ›

However it is most likely that the batter isn't quite cooking properly due to the dish. Stoneware tends to heat up very slowly and doesn't give the instant hit of heat that the batter needs to help it to rise properly.

How to stop Toad in the Hole sticking? ›

To prevent the Toad in a Hole from sticking, wait about 5 minutes after cooking before trying to remove it from the tin. The batter is more likely to lift in one piece instead of trying to hack it out as soon as it's cooked!

What cut of meat is used in a Toad in the Hole? ›

Toad in the hole is a traditional English dish consisting of sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter, usually served with onion gravy and vegetables. Historically, the dish has also been prepared using other meats, such as rump steak and lamb's kidney.

What do you eat with Toad in the Hole? ›

Serve at the table with the Toad in the hole, mashed potatoes, greens and baked beans or maybe a green salad if you're feeling a little guilty!

What is the best baking tin for toad in the hole? ›

Use a metal (or enamel-coated metal) baking tin if possible – a large, reasonably deep dish is best. Using a metal tin means the tin it will get hotter and the heat distribution will be more even. Mine is a rectangular enamel roaster, approx 31cmx25cm and 5cm deep.

What tin is best for toad in the hole? ›

Large roasting-style tins are best for large, slab-like portions of pudding and making family-sized toad-in-the-hole. Yorkshire pudding tins are made from many different materials, from heavy-duty steel to aluminium and silicone, but the main factors should be how quickly and evenly it heats.

Can you eat leftover toad in the hole? ›

Once you've put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours. If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Toad in the Hole in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.

Should yorkshire pudding batter be thick? ›

Yes, the batter should be runny, about the consistency of heavy cream. Here is my very quick, easy and amazing cheap recipe together with some important points which will make sure the puddings are a success.

Is it OK to reheat toad in the hole? ›

Store any leftover Toad In The Hole in a lidded container in the fridge until required. (It will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge.) To reheat, simply place the cold Toad In The Hole on roasting tray in an oven heated to 220C (200C fan / gas mark 7 / 425F) for 10-15 minutes or until piping hot all the way through.

What do Americans call toad in the hole? ›

Egg in a Basket features an egg fried in the hole of a buttery slice of bread. The dish goes by several other names as well; Americans sometimes call it Toad in the Hole, but that title more properly refers to the traditional English dish of Yorkshire pudding with sausage and onion gravy.

What part of a toad is poisonous? ›

The skin-gland secretions of cane toads (called bufotoxin) are highly toxic and can sicken or even kill animals that bite or feed on them, including native animals and domestic pets. The skin secretions may irritate the skin or burn the eyes of people who handle them.

What was toad in the hole originally called? ›

In its earliest incarnation it was simply referred to as 'meat boiled in a crust' (a strong contender for 'least appealing name for a dish', but then, so is 'toad-in-the-hole'); in Hannah Glasse's 1900 cookbook, there was a recipe for 'Pigeons in a hole' but, to be fair to her, at least actual pigeons were baked into ...

How to elevate a toad in the hole? ›

Elevate your toad-in-the-hole experience with golden brown sausages in a bed of luscious, melting mustardy cheddar cheese, with tender broccoli florets peeking out from between. It's accompanied by a side of steamed greens and topped with a generous ladle of our rich homemade gravy.

What starter goes with toad in the hole? ›

The best side dishes to serve with toad in the hole are onion gravy, mozzarella sticks, mashed potatoes, blooming onion, buttered peas, roasted root vegetables, steamed broccoli, cauliflower cheese, creamed corn, colcannon, horseradish sauce, and braised red cabbage.

Is toad in the hole high in carbs? ›

Where there's low carb Yorkshire Pudding, there has to be low carb toad in the hole. Your favourite sausages, surrounded by super light, crispy, golden batter, what's not to love! This batter is not made with plain white flour, but ground arrowroot instead!

Why does my toad in the hole not rise BBC? ›

Why does my toad in the hole not rise in the middle? If you are using a metal tin and are sure your oven is hot enough, it could be because your tin is too small. You need plenty of space between the sausages to allow the Yorkshire pudding to rise properly – if your tin is crowded the batter can't cook properly.

How to stop toad in the hole sinking? ›

Toad In The Hole
  1. Let the batter rest for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Pre-heat the tray and oil for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Be quick when pouring the batter into the tray, and do not open the oven door whilst the Yorkshire puddings are cooking.
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Should I spray my toad with water? ›

For other species of North American toads, you can research the climate data in their native range. To increase the humidity, mist the enclosure with a spray bottle of dechlorinated water. To decrease it, mist the enclosure less often.

Why is my toad slimy? ›

A layer of mucus helps keep frogs moist and makes them feel slimy. On the other hand, toads have dry, thick skin. The thickened skin of their upper body helps them retain water so they can live in drier habitats. Toads usually absorb water through the thinner skin of their bellies.

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