Ingredients

2 tbl olive oil, divided

1 1/2 lb pork sausages, mild, each pierced once with a fork

2 shallots, sliced

1 garlic clove, minced

3 tbl all-purpose flour

3 cups apple cider

Mashed potatoes

Preparation

  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven & preheat to 350 degrees.
  2. Heat 1 tbl of the oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage & cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausages to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tbl oil & the shallots to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often, until the shallots soften, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic & cook until it is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the flour & stir well. Stir in the cider & bring to a simmer. Return the sausages to the skillet & cover.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover & bake until the gravy thickens & the sausages are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  5. To serve, spoon the mashed potatoes onto plates. Add the sausages & top with gravy.