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Golden-brown, flaky puff pastry sausage rolls nestled on a rustic wooden board, dusted with paprika and chopped parsley, accompanied by smoky tomato ketchup in a small ceramic pot and a sprig of rosemary. Soft natural light highlights the crisp, layered pastry and juicy meat filling peeking from the open ends.

Lord of the Rings Shire Sausage Rolls

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These savory sausage rolls channel the rustic charm of the Shire with aromatic herbs, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of smoked paprika—all wrapped in golden, layer-rich puff pastry.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 sausage rolls

Ingredients

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  • 500 g pork sausage meat
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 sheet (250 g) frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tsp paprika (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine sausage meat, onion, garlic, thyme, sage, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 20×30 cm rectangle.
  4. Shape the meat mixture into a long log along the long edge of the pastry, then fold the sides inward and roll tightly into a log. Seal seam side down.
  5. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with paprika.
  6. Cut into 8 even slices (do not separate)
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  8. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For vegetarian versions, substitute sausage meat with 400 g plant-based mince and use smoked tomato paste instead of Worcestershire sauce.
  • Freeze unbaked rolls—bake from frozen, adding 5–7 minutes to baking time.
  • Serve warm with mustard, ketchup, or a dollop of horseradish cream.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: None specified

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sausage roll
  • Calories: 245 Kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 410 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 11 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg
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