Ingredient appreciation — what makes Bangers and Mash special

What sets Bangers and Mash apart is the handling of malt vinegar. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the deeply satisfying result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

British cuisine was shaped by the Empire, introducing curries and international ingredients into the national diet. The a traditional seaside chippy atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had a glass of claret with Sunday roast as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Bangers and Mash is the place to start.