how to cook sausages?

Question

i want to cook some sausages but on the back of pack it says grill or shallow fry. I can't grill them cos it sets by grill alight and I don't want to fry them as i'm trying to eat healthily, can anyone tell me whats best to do

Answer 1

Ok, here we go..only cheap or mass produced sausages (in general) release alot of fat where as most(if not all) of your locally produced one's don't, so in future go for the local one's everytime, take my word for it cos it's worth the little bit of extra effort to get them. My guess is you are a student by the sound of your grill (!)so go for the fry pan. If they are quality sausages you will not get alot of fat coming out so just use a drop(pea size is enough) of oil to start them off, put them on a medium heat first then turn down the heat and cook 'em slow, let the juices that come out go crispy round the edges,yum yum, turn them over, once is enough and they will soon be done. Or do the same in the oven(bout 30-40mins) but you don't need to turn them over. On the other hand if they are mass produced there is little you can do to avoid the fat coming out, no matter what you do, other than pouring off the excess fat as they are cooking, whichever method of cooking you choose. The reason for all the fat coming out is the type of cuts of meat that go in them, it's the cheap meat in them that makes cheap sausages and it's that that makes them un-healthy so always go local, they cook better and by god they taste SO MUCH better, christ i could do with some right now!!

Answer 2

I am not sure what type of sausage you are talking about. Some of the answers think it is big links like Brats, but I think you mean the small links. I don't fry sausage or bacon anymore. I hate the mess on my stove. I take a large cookie sheet with sides and put a cooling rack on it. I put the meat (sausage patties or links or bacon) on the rack and put it in a 400* oven. I add about 1/2 inch of water under the rack and the grease goes down instead of all over your oven. I bake it for about 30 minutes or until it is done. You can tell by the color. Bacon stays flat !! I got bacon at a really good price last week and I cooked 12 packages. After it was done, I rinsed it with hot water and dried it off and put it back into the oven to dry it really well, then I put it in zip lock bags and froze it. Now, I can re-heat in the microwave and always have it and not have my house smell like bacon every time we eat it. You can cook two pans at once and it is really easier than standing over a hot fry pan and turning meat!

Answer 3

I like to cook sausages in a hot oven, turning them once or twice so they brown evenly.
Place the sausages on a shallow pan lined with parchment paper or alum. foil. Don't oil/spray the pan.
Put them in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for about 12-15 minutes (depending on thickness) and then turn them. Check them again in about the same amount of time. This will crisp and seal the sausage casing, but will also allow excess fat to cook out. They should reach an internal temperature of 170 degrees if they contain pork, otherwise 165 degrees will do. A slim kitchen thermometer is a great investment for food safety.
Place them on paper towels immediately after taking them out of the oven.
If you are cooking "fully cooked" sausages, remember that you still need to get them up to food safe temperatures internally. If they have been cooked already, they are considered to be handled like "leftovers" and should be brought to at least 165 degrees inside before consuming, and as quickly as possible. So, if you don't mind a non-crispy exterior, you can do the already cooked sausages in a microwave. Just don't use plastic...it contains dioxins that leech into the food at high microwave temps., especially with high fat foods. Paper plates and paper towels will do, or a glass dish covered so it doesn't splatter grease all over the inside of your micro.

Answer 4

Try this: Spicy Sausage Pot
1onion chopped
1 apple chopped
1 tin tomatoes
1 teaspoon paprika
1 mug of rice
2 mugs water
pinch sugar
salt and pepper
put all these into oven proof dish
place packet of sausages on top
cover for 45 mins
lid off for in oven for 5mins
Eat will serve 4 easily

Answer 5

Frying dosent automatically mean unhealthy.

Get a clean frying pan, add a bit of oil, just enough to cover the bottom of the pan.

Pre heat you oven to GM4.

Fry your Sausages to sealed all over and just Brown.

Bang them in Oven for 25 mins

Lovely juicy tasty sausages for you.

Answer 6

this is a healthy recipe i make with sausage only serves 2 so you may have to adjust.

INGREDIENTS
1/3 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
5 ounces mild Italian sausage links
1 tablespoon and 2-1/4 teaspoons water
1/3 clove garlic, minced
1/8 large onion, sliced
1/3 medium green bell pepper, sliced
1/3 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon Marsala wine
1/3 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 pinch dried oregano
1/3 pinch black pepper

DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
Place whole sausages and 1/3 cup water in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cover, and cook 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and thinly slice.
Return sausage to skillet. Stir in garlic, onions, peppers, and Marsala wine. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until sausage is cooked through. Stir in diced tomatoes, black pepper, and oregano. Cook about 2 minutes more, then remove from heat. Serve over cooked pasta.

Answer 7

I'd say give the grill a VERY thorough washing. It catches light due to fat settling on it.

By grilling them, I assume you mean under the oven. If you've got a grilling machine/griddle pan, use that.

Make sure to wash them before you start, though!

Answer 8

I put them in a deep skillet , add water and let them simmer away! When they're done, remove with tongs and place on paper towel to dry. It worked for me! I don't eat meat, but I cook it for other people. It's healthier to eat veggie based products, like Garden Burgers, if you're serious about eating healthy. It's easier to buy pre-cooked sausages that you just have to heat and eat. Whatever appeals to ya'! Good luck!

Answer 9

We use a George Foreman grill, for all things greasy and it works a treat. If you do not have one, then fry them with only a little oil. prick them with a knife and wipe with a tissue before serving up.

Answer 10

grilling on a lower shelf with prevent fire as will emptying the pan of fat from previous meals and you can bake sausages, try gas mark 4 for 25-30mins