Hot Lightening

Name: Hot Lightening
Ingredients: 50 g butter; 1 kg tiny new potatoes, cut into small chunks; 400 g streaky bacon, cut into chunks; 1 tart eating apple (such as Granny Smith); 1 pear, sliced lengthways; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 6 -12 sausages, depending on size

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

50 g butter
1 kg tiny new potatoes, cut into small chunks
400 g streaky bacon, cut into chunks
1 tart eating apple (such as Granny Smith)
1 pear, sliced lengthways
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
1 tablespoon brown sugar
6 -12 sausages, depending on size

Directions

1

Melt the butter in a heavy-based pan over a medium heat.
2

Add the potatoes and bacon and turn over in the buttery juices.
3

Stir in the fruits, season with salt and pepper, and add the thyme and sugar to taste.
4

Add a small splash of water to stop the potatoes from catching.
5

Cover the pan and cook over a low heat for 30 minutes or until everything is tender and browned.
6

Shake the pan every so often to stop it from sticking.
7

Add another splash of water if everything is becoming too dry.
8

Meanwhile, grill or fry the sausages until cooked through - this should take 15-20 minutes.
9

Check the seasoning of the hot lightening and serve it alongside the sausages.