Traditional sausage rolls
Traditional sausage rolls are a classic British snack of seasoned pork mince wrapped in crisp, golden pastry. Onion, garlic, bacon and fennel seeds give the filling a savoury depth, while English mustard adds gentle heat. The Thermomix TM7 chops, grinds and mixes the filling in minutes, giving you consistent, flavourful rolls with far less effort than making them by hand.
About this recipe
Traditional sausage rolls with the Thermomix TM7 are the ultimate homemade party snack, far tastier than anything from the supermarket chiller. Searching for a reliable sausage rolls recipe that comes together quickly? This all-in-one kitchen machine takes care of the hard work: it chops the onion and garlic finely without tears, grinds toasted fennel seeds to release their warm aniseed aroma, and blends the pork mince with bacon and English mustard into a evenly seasoned filling. The breadcrumbs bind the mixture so every bite stays juicy, and the egg wash guarantees that deep golden shine we all love. Serve these rolls warm at a birthday party, pack them into a lunchbox, or offer them as a savoury snack with a dollop of mustard on the side. Because the TM7 handles the chopping, grinding and mixing in a single bowl, you spend less time preparing and more time enjoying flaky pastry packed with herby, meaty flavour.
Preparation tips
- Chill the pork mince filling before shaping: a cold mixture is firmer and spreads more evenly across the pastry, giving neat sausage rolls that hold their shape during baking.
- Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg before rolling to seal them properly; press the seam gently with a fork so the sausage rolls do not open up in the oven.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle the finished rolls with a few crushed fennel seeds and flaky salt before baking; serve with English mustard or a sharp chutney for dipping.
- Use ready-rolled puff pastry at room temperature to avoid cracking, and cut the rolls with a sharp knife so the layered edges stay defined and puff up beautifully.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the pork mince and bacon with a mixture of chopped mushrooms, cooked lentils and grated apple; keep the fennel seeds and mustard for that classic sausage roll flavour.
- Festive variation: add a spoonful of cranberry sauce and a pinch of sage and nutmeg to the pork filling, then serve the warm rolls at Christmas drinks with a glass of mulled wine.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision weighing - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the pork mince and breadcrumbs directly in the bowl. [Weighing]
- Fine chopping - The Thermomix chops the onion and bacon evenly in seconds, releasing their savoury flavours. [Chopping]
- Aroma grinding - The TM7 grinds the fennel seeds finely, unlocking their warm aniseed aroma in the filling. [Grinding]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix blends the pork mince, mustard and egg into a uniform, juicy mixture. [Mixing]
- Gentle heating - The TM7 gently fries the onion and garlic with olive oil before mixing for extra sweetness. [Heating]
Ingredients
- onion
- garlic clove
- bacon
- fennel seeds
- olive oil
- pork mince
- English mustard
- breadcrumbs
- egg
- salt