Hugh’s "Balsamic-Free" Birthday Sausages
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Hugh just wants grilled sausages for his 75th birthday. He rants about the 'balsamic, balsamic, balsamic' that Carmela puts on everything. This is simple, working-class, and delicious.
Grilled sweet sausages with peppers and onions. No fancy balsamic.
Instructions
- 01
The Prep: Slice the peppers and onions. Do not add vinegar. Do not add glaze. Just peppers. Just onions.
- 02
The Grill: Preheat your grill to medium. (If you don't have a grill, use a cast-iron skillet, but don't tell Hugh).
- 03
The Veggies: Toss the peppers and onions in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill them in a basket or sauté in a pan until soft and slightly charred.
- 04
The Meat: Grill the sausages slowly. Don't burst the casing. Turn them often until they are browned and cooked through (160°F/71°C inside).
- 05
Assembly: Put a sausage in a roll. Pile a mountain of peppers and onions on top.
- 06
Serve: Hand it to the birthday boy. If your daughter tries to drizzle dark liquid on it, slap her hand away.