If you're like most people, you probably believe you've already perfected the skill of cooking sausages. You've been doing it for years and are entirely happy with the results. However, with just a few small tweaks, you could potentially be serving up some of the finest bangers you've ever enjoyed.

The butchers at Lepp Farm Market disclose that their "hands down, favourite way to cook sausages" is on the barbeque.

Yet for everyday cooking, they've revealed the ultimate method to follow. It does involve two stages, but "you won't be disappointed by the results". They maintained that sausages prepared this way were "some of the best they'd ever had."

Pan-frying sausages seems to be among the most commonly used cooking techniques, yet it doesn't impress the professionals.

Although it might appear somewhat unconventional, the butchers recommend boiling sausages to make them "juicier and tastier."

Simply place the raw sausages into a pot and cover them in cold water, ensuring there's approximately an inch of water above them.

Set your hob to a medium heat and bring it up to a gentle simmer. Avoid puncturing the sausages or cooking them at a rolling boil, as "you'll lose all those tasty juices".

Once you've achieved a simmer, continue cooking for just two to three additional minutes.

This short cooking duration is sufficient to bring the core temperature to a safe 160 degrees. Drain the sausages and discard the water. At this stage, you can slice them as they are for a casserole or pasta dish; they are fully cooked and ready to eat.

Admittedly, they're not the most attractive colour, but this can easily be remedied if preferred.

Heat one tablespoon of cooking oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, and fry the slices or whole sausages "just long enough until they're golden brown."