Full English Breakfast

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Heat the flat grill plate over low heat, using 2 rings or flames if it fits, and brush sparingly with light olive oil.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Cook the sausages first by placing them on the hot grill plate, or on the coolest area if there is one.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Cook the sausages slowly for about 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden.

   15–20 min
4. 4
   Step 4:

   After the first 10 minutes, increase the heat to medium before beginning to cook the other ingredients.

   10 min
5. 5
   Step 5:

   If space is limited, cook the sausages completely and keep them hot on a plate in the oven.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Snip a few small cuts into the fatty edge of the bacon.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Place the bacon directly on the grill plate and fry for 2–4 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your preferred crispness.

   2–4 min
8. 8
   Step 8:

   Keep the cooked bacon hot on a plate in the oven if needed.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Brush any dirt from the mushrooms with a pastry brush and trim each stalk level with the mushroom top.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper, drizzle with a little olive oil, and place them stalk-side up on the grill plate.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Cook the mushrooms for 1–2 minutes, then turn and cook for a further 3–4 minutes. Avoid moving them too much, as this releases their natural juices and makes them soggy.

    1–2 min
12. 12
    Step 12:

    Cut the tomatoes across the center, or in half lengthways if using plum tomatoes, and remove the green eye with a small sharp knife.

13. 13
    Step 13:

    Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper, drizzle with a little olive oil, and place them cut-side down on the grill plate.

14. 14
    Step 14:

    Cook the tomatoes without moving them for 2 minutes, then gently turn them over and season again.

    2 min
15. 15
    Step 15:

    Cook the tomatoes for a further 2–3 minutes, until tender but still holding their shape.

    2–3 min
16. 16
    Step 16:

    Cut the black pudding into 3–4 slices and remove the skin. Place on the grill plate and cook for 1½–2 minutes on each side, until slightly crispy.

    2 min
17. 17
    Step 17:

    For fried bread, heat a separate frying pan over medium heat and cover the base with oil. Add the bread and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until crispy and golden; add more oil if the pan becomes too dry. For a richer flavor, add a knob of butter after turning the slice.

    2–3 min
18. 18
    Step 18:

    For fried eggs, break the eggs directly into the pan with the fried bread and leave for 30 seconds. Add a good knob of butter and lightly baste the eggs with the melted butter. Cook to your preferred stage, season, and gently remove with a fish slice.

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    Step 19:

    Once all the ingredients are cooked, serve on warm plates and enjoy immediately with a good squeeze of tomato ketchup or brown sauce.