Full English Breakfast Recipe (Traditional Version)

Ingredients (Serves 1)​​

Main Components:

• 2–3 rashers of back bacon (thick-cut, smoked or unsmoked)
• 1–2 pork sausages (traditional bangers, ~100g each)
• 2–3 slices of black pudding (optional but traditional; blood sausage)
• 1 large tomato, halved
• 2–3 button mushrooms, wiped clean
• 1 tin (400g) baked beans in tomato sauce
• 2 fried eggs (sunny-side up or runny yolk preferred)
• 2 slices of white or brown toast, buttered

Optional Additions (Regional Variations):

• Hash browns or bubble and squeak (leftover fried potatoes)
• Fried bread (bread slices fried in bacon fat)
• A dollop of HP Sauce or brown sauce (for serving)

​Equipment Needed​

• Large non-stick frying pan (or split into sections for multitasking)
• Spatula
• Tongs
• Plate lined with paper towels (to drain excess fat)

​Step-by-Step Instructions​

​1. Preheat & Prep​

• Heat the frying pan over medium heat. Add a small knob of butter or a splash of oil if using a dry pan.

​2. Cook the Sausages​

• Place sausages in the pan. Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp ~71°C/160°F). Remove and set aside on a plate.

​3. Fry the Bacon​

• Add bacon to the pan (no need to clean; use residual sausage fat). Cook for 4–6 minutes per side, until crispy at the edges but still chewy. Transfer to the plate with sausages.

​4. Cook the Black Pudding (If Using)​​

• Slice black pudding into 1cm-thick rounds. Add to the pan and fry for 2–3 minutes per side until crispy outside and warm through. Set aside.

​5. Grill the Tomato & Mushrooms​

• Place tomato halves (cut-side down) and mushrooms (stem-side down) in the pan. Cook tomatoes for 4–5 minutes until slightly softened and charred; mushrooms for 3–4 minutes until golden and tender. Season with salt and pepper.

​6. Warm the Baked Beans​

• Pour the baked beans into a small saucepan. Heat over low heat for 3–4 minutes until warmed through (stir occasionally).

​7. Fry the Eggs​

• Wipe the pan briefly with a paper towel (or add a drop of fresh oil). Crack eggs into the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still runny (sunny-side up). For a softer yolk, cover the pan for 1 minute to steam.

​8. Toast the Bread​

• While eggs cook, toast bread until golden. Butter lightly.

​9. Assemble the Fry-Up​

• Arrange all components on a large plate:
  • Sausages, bacon, black pudding, tomato, and mushrooms in a line.
  • Baked beans in a small heap next to them.
  • Fried eggs on top or to the side.
  • Buttered toast alongside.

​Serving Suggestions​

• Pair with a strong cup of English breakfast tea (with milk) or black coffee.
• Add hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco) or HP Brown Sauce for extra flavor.

​Pro Tips​

• Use a cast-iron pan for even heat distribution.
• Save bacon fat to fry eggs or bread for extra richness.
• For a lighter version, skip black pudding or use pre-cooked sausages.

Enjoy your authentic Full English Breakfast—perfect for lazy weekends or a filling start to the day!