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Sausage Recipes
Sausage comes seasoned and ready to cook, so dinner gets easy. It works in breakfast dishes, pastas, soups, and sheet pan meals.
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About Sausage
Sausage is ground pork mixed with salt, herbs, and spices, often packed in a casing. Flavors range from mild breakfast links to sweet or hot Italian. Some are fully cooked, and some are raw, so check the package.
Unlike plain ground pork, sausage is already seasoned, which saves time. Unlike bacon, it is a hearty main ingredient. Slice it into soup, crumble it into pasta sauce, or roast it with peppers and potatoes. Brown it well for the best flavor.
Questions folks ask
How do I know sausage is done?
Raw pork sausage should reach 160°F inside. The juices should run clear.
Can I take sausage out of the casing?
Yes. Squeeze it out and crumble it in a pan for sauces and stuffing.
What goes well with sausage?
Peppers, onions, potatoes, beans, and pasta are all good matches.
Kitchen tips
- Check the label to see if it is raw or fully cooked.
- Cook raw pork sausage to 160°F.
- Brown it first, then add vegetables to the same pan.
- Do not prick the casings, so the juices stay in.
- Taste before adding salt. Sausage is already seasoned.