How To Cook Sausage

Cooking sausage can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. With the right tools and techniques, you, too, can make delicious sausages.

Tools
When cooking sausages, the most important tool to have is a high quality set of tongs. These will help you turn, move and place the sausage without burning yourself or damaging the sausage. Additionally, any type of cooking stove or grill will be necessary to cook the sausage, as well as a heat resistant thermometer should be used to check internal temperature.

Preparation
Before cooking your sausages, it is important to prepare them first. Be sure to take any plastic packaging off the sausage. Should you be grilling the sausage, be sure to lightly coat it with oil to help prevent it from drying out, although it can easily stick to the grill. These can also be browned in a skillet or even boiled with a knob of butter.

Cooking
To quickly and easily cook sausage, you will want to use either a stove or a grill. Once heated and sausages are placed, turn often to prevent one side from burning or drying out. When using a grill, cook the sausages in indirect heat as they are best cooked during a longer duration and at a lower temperature. Once they have been cooked through, an instant read thermometer should read above 160°F.

Serving
Once the sausages have been cooked, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This gives the heat time to evenly distribute throughout the sausage. Afterwards, you can serve them with various accompaniments such as rice, potatoes, and heated sauces.

Cooking sausage can be a simple and delicious process, with a few simple tools and techniques. From prepping to plating, these steps will help guide you through the entire process. Enjoy!