Summer fairs may be over, but that doesn’t mean you and your family can’t enjoy a traditional Italian sausage sandwich topped with onions and peppers. Toss in a snow cone or ice cream for dessert, and it’s like an evening at your local fair. Or maybe you’re in the mood for some German-style sausage and sauerkraut or savory sausage casserole to curl up with on a cold night. Whether it’s winter or summer, there’s no match for the fantastic flavor you get from real Italian sausage.
Now that you’ve got dreams of sausages dancing in your head, how do you make them come true? If you’re new to preparing sausage dishes, get started with our four tips for cooking up some real Italian sausage.
If you’re looking for an easy, healthier way to cook sausages, baking them in a large baking dish is the way to go. It requires no additional oil and still achieves a lovely crispy skin and juicy, tender meat.
Serve Your Sausage
Now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for — drumroll, please! Grab your napkins, plates, drinks and start serving up some traditional Italian sausage. Remember to use oven mitts when swiping them off the grill or out of the skillet or oven.
Set Your Timer
Real Italian sausages are worth the wait, so embrace your patience during the next several minutes:
- Grill: Keep turning your links for 15-20 minutes on the barbie.
- Oven: Once your broiler is warmed up, let your sausage sizzle for 10-12 minutes in your oven. If you’re not using the broiler, bake for 18-20 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Stovetop: Cover your pan for 10-12 minutes and then remove the lid to cook for another 5-10 minutes. And remember to make your links dizzy with frequent turning each time.
When your sausages are ready, they’ll have a golden-brown appearance.
How to Cook Sausage in the Oven
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