Sausage Roll hacks boost the half-time hero
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With footy, netball and rugby seasons in full swing, sausage rolls are back on the menu across the nation.
We all know the basics when it comes to a sausage roll – quality minced pork, crispy puff pastry, a bowl of big red dipping sauce. But it’s the little extras that take the humble sausage roll to the epic heights of the ultimate half-time snack.
So, in celebration of National Sausage Roll Day on June 5, Otway Pork asked its fans to share their top tips for taking this classic snack to new heights.
The response to our social media call-out was phenomenal, with fans sharing their secret ingredients and methods, developed over years, handed down through generations, introduced from international cuisines … all tested and all held tightly guarded. Until now.
We’ve mined the hundreds of responses to bring you the top 10 recipes from Otway Pork fans on how to take your sausage roll to the next level.
Tip 1: Fresh grated apple: For one home cook, the secret is balancing savoury and sweet by grating in fresh apple. They swear by this addition to balance the savoury sausage roll filling, especially as it comes into prime apple season this winter.
Tip 2: Fennel seeds: Many fans have turned to robust spices for an unexpected kick to the sausage roll. Fennel seeds, prized for their distinctive anise flavour, is a novel choice.
Tip 3: Curry powder: For others, it’s a dash of curry powder for extra kick.
Tip 4: Worcestershire sauce:One BBQ guru says the real game-changer is Worcestershire sauce. He adds a few dashes both in the filling and as a dipping sauce.
Tip 5: Caramelised onion: Another tip to make the humble sausage roll a game-changer is to fold deeply caramelised onions into the filling instead of raw.
Tip 6: Turnips: An unconventional yet popular tip was adding grated turnip to the mix.
Tip 7: Zesty chutney: While classic tomato sauce reigned supreme for dipping, some people advocated for swaps such as zesty chutney or mustard to complement the rich, meaty filling.
Tip 8: Sweet chilli sauce: Several fans suggested a fusion twist by adding a splash of sweet chilli sauce to the sausage roll filling. This addition brings a sweet yet tangy heat that perfectly complements the savoury pork.
Tip 9: French onion soup: One home cook’s suggestion was to incorporate French onion soup mix into the filling. This ready-made blend adds a rich, flavour-packed depth, that make these sausage rolls irresistibly moreish.
Tip 10: Hide them: Our favourite unconventional tip to getting the most out of your sausage rolls was to keep them away from the kids. Makes sense.
For Otway Pork CEO Duncan Parry, it’s a dairy twist that kicks the goal for his sausage roll.
“You can’t go past grated cheese added to the minced pork mix, with a little egg brushed on top for extra crispy pastry,” Duncan said.
“We just love knowing that Otway Pork, produced sustainably, ethically from the paddocks of Victoria, is the basis for half-time feasts across Australia.”
Otway Pork can be found in butchers, delis, specialty food stores and supermarkets across Australia.
“We are encouraging people to head to their local butcher, deli or café and ask for Otway,” Duncan said.
