Why do they call it bangers and mash

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British sausages being called bangers seems to be a historical legacy, a colloquial term left over from war time when sausages sometimes exploded in the pan when you cooked them. We started calling sausages bangers sometime during the first World War, it was a slang name for a sausage at the time. Sound yummy? Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Bangers and Mash: a History. Buy now. Minced Venison. Try our Minced Venison in place of beef in your recipes, combine with herbs and garlic and use it to dress pasta for a light supper.

Cooking Guides. These guides have been prepared by our in-house Chef and Head Butcher. Find out more. One of the quirks of the English language is our many nicknames for things. This dates back to before the Second World War, when meat was scarce. Butchers had to bulk sausages out with whatever was available — rusk, cereals and especially the cheapest of all, water. Now, we all know what happens when water mixes with hot oil — it crackles and spits like an angry cat.

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