Description
Savory Sausage Rolls blend British culinary tradition with homemade comfort, wrapping seasoned meat in flaky, golden pastry. Crisp and irresistible, these bite-sized delights will transport you to a cozy pub kitchen with their rich, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (453 grams) ground pork
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 package puff pastry (thawed but cold)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Create a savory meat mixture by blending ground pork with finely chopped onions, minced garlic, and an aromatic blend of herbs and spices including sage, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, coriander, thyme, cayenne, and nutmeg.
- Form the seasoned meat into two uniform cylindrical shapes matching the length of puff pastry sheets.
- Wrap meat cylinders tightly in plastic and chill in refrigerator for firmer handling.
- Prepare egg wash by whisking egg with water until smooth and glossy.
- Gently unroll puff pastry and apply egg wash along one pastry edge to help seal the roll.
- Position meat cylinder on pastry, carefully roll into a tight log, ensuring edges are sealed with egg wash.
- Slice each pastry roll into 8 equal portions, arranging them seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
- Brush pastry tops with remaining egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Bake for 30 minutes until pastry turns golden brown and meat is thoroughly cooked, ensuring a crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Notes
- Chill the meat mixture before wrapping to help maintain the shape and prevent the pastry from becoming soggy during baking.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor profile, such as rosemary, fennel seeds, or smoked paprika for a unique twist.
- For a gluten-free version, replace bread crumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Prepare these sausage rolls ahead of time and freeze them uncooked, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, for a quick and convenient meal or appetizer later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg