Step into the heart of French country cooking with this delightfully simple yet incredibly flavorful dish of Fried Sausages with Potatoes. It's a meal that embodies rustic charm and comfort, proving that you don't need complex techniques to create something truly special. The combination of juicy, perfectly browned sausages, tender new potatoes, and a medley of aromatic herbs and vegetables creates a symphony of flavors that is both satisfying and elegant. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe brings a touch of French bistro magic right to your table.
French sausages fried in a pan with potatoes
Ingredients for French Fried Sausages with Potatoes
- 6 sausages
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon French poultry seasoning
- 1 sweet bell pepper
- small bunch of green onions
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 250 g potatoes
- salt, pepper, olive oil
For the sauce
- 1 bunch of basil
- 35 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt
How to Make French Fried Sausages with Potatoes
Take chilled sausages and tie the ends of the casings to prevent the filling from coming out during cooking.
Tying the ends of the sausage casings
Next, pour 2 liters of boiling water into a pot and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Carefully place the sausages into the boiling water for just 2-3 minutes. This step helps keep the sausages juicy and prevents them from bursting when fried.
Place the sausages in boiling salted water for just 2-3 minutes
Pour a tablespoon of olive oil into a skillet and add the butter. Add the onion, sliced into feathers, and after a few seconds, add the minced garlic cloves. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent, and season with salt to taste.
Sautéing onion and garlic, season with salt
Using tongs, carefully remove the sausages from the pot and place them in the skillet with the onion. At this stage, you can cut the sausages; they won’t fall apart now. It’s convenient to use kitchen shears to avoid scratching the pan’s coating with a knife. Fry for 2 minutes over moderate heat, shaking the skillet to turn the sausages.
Fry the sausages for 2 minutes over moderate heat, shaking the pan
Add the dried French poultry seasoning, which is typically a mix of fragrant Herbes de Provence, ground paprika, and pepper. Instead of dried seasoning, you can use fresh thyme, a sprig of rosemary, and sweet smoked paprika flakes for an equally delicious and aromatic result.
Remove the seeds from a fleshy sweet bell pepper and dice the pulp into small cubes. Add the chopped pepper to the skillet and cook with the sausages over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Rinse a bunch of green onions under cold water, trim the white part, and slice the green tops diagonally. Sprinkle the dish with the chopped green onions, heat for a couple of minutes, and then remove from the heat.
Adding dried French poultry seasoning
Add the chopped bell pepper, cook with the sausages
Sprinkle the dish with green onions, heat for a couple of minutes, remove from heat
Boil new potatoes until tender. To make the sauce, place fresh green basil leaves in a blender, add high-quality extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, and season with salt. Blend until the sauce is smooth.
To serve, first place the boiled new potatoes on a plate and drizzle with the sauce. Then, add the vegetables from the skillet, and top with the French fried sausages. Finish with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
Serving French fried sausages with new potatoes
And there you have it—a beautiful and hearty meal that's sure to impress. The fresh basil sauce adds a vibrant, zesty finish that perfectly complements the rich flavors of the sausages and vegetables. For a complete experience, serve this dish with a simple green salad and a glass of crisp white wine. Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs or vegetables based on what's in season. We hope you enjoy this taste of France and that it brings warmth and joy to your dining table. Bon appétit!
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