Bangers:
1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
2 pounds English or Irish sausage
24 ounces Guinness beer
1 medium onion, diced
Mash:
6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large white onion, diced
1 cup shredded white Cheddar
4 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
1/2 cup heavy cream
Tobacco onions:
3 to 4 liters canola oil, as needed for deep-frying
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 white onion sliced thin
For the bangers:
Heat deep-fryer to 375 degrees F or as directed by manufacturer for similar foods.
Remove sausage to a utility platter and let rest. Strain braising liquid through a chinois and return to pan. Let reduce by two-thirds.
Make the tobacco onions, by combining flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Dust onions with mixture and deep-fry until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Slice sausage on the bias. Spoon some mashed potatoes in the center of serving plate. Top with sausage and tobacco onions. Serve with some braising liquid.
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