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Notes On Cooking....As a general rule, let sausage temper for about ten minutes before cooking as putting cold sausage on a hot grill will tend to split the casings. Never poke or prick sausage before cooking as this will allow rich flavorful juices to escape the meat. Contrary to some belief, sausage does not need to be par boiled before cooking.
Cooking times for sausage may vary slightly depending on the appliance used and whether or not you are using Fresh or Fully Cooked Sausages. As a rule of thumb, 325 degrees is the approximate correct heat on an electric skillet, or medium-high heat on a gas appliance.
Sausage may be cooked in any number of ways, but no matter what method is used, Fresh Sausage will generally be cooked in about sixteen to thirty minutes, and are finished just as the meat looses its pink color inside. Fully Cooked Sausages need only to be heated for approximately 10-15 minutes.
Instead of using a fork to turn sausage while cooking, use tongs. The best tongs to use for turning sausage are the long handled, spring loaded, stainless steel type, as opposed to the scissors type.
When cutting or slicing sausages, use a sharpened knife. A dull knife will rip the casings and not give a good clean cut.
To pan fry Fresh Sausage, lightly wipe the interior of a frying pan or electric skillet with olive oil and preheat to 325 degrees or medium high heat. Cook the sausage for fifteen to eighteen minutes, turning occasionally. When using Fully Cooked sausages cook in exactly the same manner, simply adjust cooking time to appoximately 10-15 minutes, or until the sausage is heated to the center.
To broil Fresh Sausage, preheat the broiler. Place the sausage on a broiler pan, about three to four inches from the heat source, usually second shelf from top. Broil for about sixteen to eighteen minutes, turning occasionally. In an electric oven, broil with the door ajar. When using Fully Cooked sausages cook in exactly the same manner, simply adjust cooking time to appoximately 10-15 minutes, or until the sausage is heated to the center.
To bake Fresh Sausage, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly wipe the bottom of a glass baking dish with olive oil, place the sausage in the dish, and bake for twenty-five to thirty minutes, uncovered. When using Fully Cooked sausages cook in exactly the same manner, simply adjust cooking time to appoximately 14-17 minutes, or until the sausage is heated to the center.
To steam Fresh Sausage, place the sausage in a medium-sized skillet and add eight to twelve ounce of water or other desired liquid such as chicken broth, wine, beer, etc. Cook on medium high heat, covered, for twenty to twenty-five minutes. When using Fully Cooked sausages cook in exactly the same manner, simply adjust cooking time to appoximately 14-17 minutes, or until the sausage is heated to the center.
To Bar-B-Q Fresh Sausage, mound the briquettes into a pyramid on the coal rack of the grill. Light the fire in the usual method and let kindle for about fifteen minutes until the coals become ashed over. Safely spread the coals out into a single layer Arrange the links on the grill and cook for about twenty minutes, turning occasionally. When using Fully Cooked sausages cook in exactly the same manner, simply adjust cooking time to appoximately 10-15 minutes, or until the sausage is heated to the center. (Note: if cooking a large number of sausages, juices may drip onto overheated coals and cause a fire flare-up to occur. To help prevent this from happening, make sure the coals have already peaked and are not flaming before putting the sausages on. You may also want to use a grill basket, and keep a spray bottle of water handy.)
