Sausage Stovies Recipe – Traditional Scottish Comfort with Pork Chipolatas

Sausage Stovies Recipe – Traditional Scottish Comfort with Pork Chipolatas

This sausage stovies recipe is a hearty take on a much-loved Scottish classic. Traditionally made with leftover meat, stovies are a rustic potato and onion dish cooked slowly for maximum flavour. In this version, we use juicy pork chipolatas for a rich, comforting one-pot meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for chilly evenings or Burns Night.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Traditional comfort food – warming and filling.

  • Quick & simple – minimal prep, one-pot cooking.

  • Family-friendly – a recipe everyone will enjoy.

  • Flexible – use pork chipolatas, beef sausages, or even leftovers.

At The Welsh Butcher, we only use quality British pork in our sausages. Our chipolatas are seasoned and made to the highest standards, sourced from trusted Red Tractor assured farms for guaranteed taste and traceability.

Tips & Variations

  • Add carrots or parsnips for extra sweetness.

  • For a richer flavour, use a splash of Worcestershire sauce or gravy.

  • Serve with crusty bread or seasonal greens.

  • For another warming idea, try our Pork Sausage and Bean Casserole.

If you’re craving hearty, homemade comfort food, this sausage stovies recipe with pork chipolatas is simple, delicious, and perfect for the whole family.

IngredientsCooking Instructions
Serves 4
20 mins
cals
(Per serving)

Ingredients

  • 30g lard or butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 swede, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes
  • 1 celery stick, finely chopped
  • 12 Traditional Pork Chipolatas
  • 700g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 500ml beef or lamb stock
  • Crusty bread, to serve

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat the lard or butter in a medium sized saucepan. Add the onion and fry until softened, for approximately 10 minutes. Add the swede, carrot and celery and fry for a further 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked sausages, then add the potatoes. Pour over the stock and season, bring to the boil then turn the heat down to a simmer. Simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes or until the vegetables have completely softened.
  • Serve warm with chunks of crusty bread.

This dish was made with...

12 Traditional Pork Chipolatas

12 Traditional Pork Chipolatas

Our Traditional Pork Chipolatas are made using only the finest cuts of British Pork, delicately seasoned for a tender and full flavour family sausage. A firm family favourite, we love using our Traditional Pork Chipolatas to bring to life old…

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