Slow Cooker Curried Sausages

Get ready to take a trip down memory lane with this retro-inspired Slow Cooker Curried Sausages recipe. Packed with juicy sausages, veggies and a tasty curry-flavoured sauce, it's the perfect comfort food!

The slow cooker has been a game-changer for me as a parent, it's saved the day when my kids were young, and it's just as invaluable now that we're busy with late sports practices.

Whether it's soups (e.g slow cooker chicken noodle soup), stews (e.g slow cooker beef stew) or meal prep (e.g slow cooker shredded chicken) you're after, the slow cooker makes meal times a breeze. And, if you give this Slow Cooker Curried Sausages a try, I'm pretty sure it will be added to your mealtime rotation.

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Ingredient Information (with Alternative Suggestions)

For the full recipe, with ingredient amounts, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Sausages: While sausages may not be the healthiest of food options, there are ways to make sure you are choosing a good quality one. When buying sausages opt for ones with a high percentage of meat (ideally 85% or more), watch out for sodium levels and check the saturated fat content (aim for 4g or less per 100g).
• Onion & Garlic: This is the flavour base and I do not recommend that you miss them out.
• Carrots & Peas: Add a pop of colour, sweetness and nutrition to the dish. You can sub or add additional vegetables such as cauliflower, grated zucchini, bell pepper, squash, sweet potato or potato.
• Apples: Apple may sound a little unusual but it is used to add sweetness to help balance the dish. You will find that most curried sausages recipes have some form of sweetness either from fruit chutney, sultanas or sugar. Skip the apple if you prefer and replace it with a tablespoon of chutney or 2 teaspoons of sugar.
• Curry Powder: I've used Keens Curry Powder. You can use any brand of curry powder, but the flavour profile may vary slightly depending on the ingredient list.
• Chicken Stock/Broth: Adds depth of flavour, you can replace with vegetable stock if you prefer.
• Cornflour (or Corn Starch in USA): Used as a thickening agent to help the sauce become thick and glossy.

Step by Step Instructions & Cooking Tips

STEP 1: (Pre-Cook)

• Browning the sausages isn't essential, but it is recommended to make the sausages more visually appealing and the end meal more flavoursome and less greasy.
• Sauteing the onion and garlic helps to develop deep, sweet flavours. Add the curry powder and cook for a further 30 seconds to bring out the flavours.

STEP 2: Slow Cook

• Add all the ingredients (except the cornflour and peas) to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3.5 hours.

STEP 3: Finishing

• Remove Sausages and cut them into chunks (this is optional, you may prefer to have whole sausages).
• Remove some of the cooking liquid, around 3 tablespoons, to mix with the cornflour.
• Add the sausages and cornflour mixture back to the slow cooker along with the peas. Stir to mix and switch to high heat. Cook until the sauce thickens to a gravy consistency.

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