To get an authentic British banger that mimics the exact flavor and plump, breadcrumb-filled texture of the sausages served at the Turf Tavern, look for Jolly Posh Foods Traditional Pork Bangers or seek out freshly house-made options from specialized Denver-area butcher shops. [1]
True British bangers differ from American sausages because they include a percentage of rusk (breadcrumbs), leading to a much smoother, plumper grind that doesn't burst aggressively with heavy grease when cooked. [2, 3, 4]
1. The Best Retail Brand: Jolly Posh Foods
Jolly Posh Foods is a premier, artisanal British sausage brand widely considered the gold standard for authentic UK-style meat exports in the US. [5]
- Where to find it locally: You can consistently find frozen packs of Jolly Posh Traditional Bangers at St. Kilian's Cheese Shop, located just a short drive up I-25 in Denver. They specialize in high-quality European gourmet products and keep these stocked for local British food enthusiasts. [6]
2. Expert Local Butchers (House-Made British Bangers)
If you prefer fresh, hand-stuffed links made right here in Colorado to accompany your Turf Tavern mac and cheese, two premier butcher shops are easily accessible from Parker:
Sam's Meat & Deli
- 4.7 ⭐ (968)
- Butcher shop
- Aurora, CO
Located a quick 20-minute drive straight north from Parker at 2300 S Chambers Rd, this neighborhood butcher is highly rated for its selection of traditional European items. Reviewers frequently praise their house-crafted British bangers as being exceptionally tasty and true to form. [7]
Oliver's Meat Market
- 4.6 ⭐ (240)
- Seafood
- Denver, CO
Located a bit further into the city at 1718 E 6th Ave, this historic butcher shop has been operating since 1923. Local patrons explicitly rave about Oliver's Meat Market for making English bangers and bacon as good as any you would find in England. [8]
Gourmet Meat & Sausage Shop
- 4.9 ⭐ (277)
- Butcher shop
- Lakewood, CO
If you are out towards the west side, the Gourmet Meat & Sausage Shop at 9168 W Jewell Ave keeps a dedicated, hand-labeled British Banger slot in their custom-made refrigerated display cases. [9]
How to Prepare Them for the Mac & Cheese:
To prevent the bangers from splitting, sizzle them gently in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of water and oil until they are beautifully golden brown and cooked through. Slice them into thick, bite-sized coins, and fold them directly into your Boar's Head cheese sauce right before baking the dish.
If you're putting the finishing touches on your Oxford pub meal, let me know:
- Do you need the store hours for Sam's Meat & Deli or St. Kilian's before you head out?
- Would you like a traditional British beverage pairing to complete the Turf Tavern experience?
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