Sausage, Kale, and Potato Skillet Supper Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to cook Italian sausage all the way through? ›

Place a lid on the skillet and cook the sausage over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, then remove the lid and continue cooking, flipping the sausage every 2-3 minutes, until the sausage is golden-brown or the internal temperature reads 150°-156°F.

For cooking sausage on a stovetop, heat a skillet with about 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of oil on medium heat. Add the sausages and cook for five minutes on each side. To boil sausages, cover and boil them for 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C).

Use six Premio Sweet Italian Sausage or Premio Hot Italian Sausage links then add a variety of peppers, onions, five large eastern potatoes, olive oil and a variety of seasonings. You should cook the mixture at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about one hour or until sausage reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.

If you're looking for an easy, healthier way to cook sausages, baking them in a large baking dish is the way to go.

To start, drop your sausages into a large pot or saucepan and fill it with enough cold water to just cover the sausages. Put the vessel on the stove, turn the heat to medium-high, and cook just until the water reaches a gentle simmer—that should take about 6-8 minutes.

Save and fry in water.

Pan Fry: Slow and low is the key. Preheat fry pan med-low heat. Add a small amount of oil and then gently place the precooks into the pan. Do not over crowd the pan with sausages otherwise there is a higher chance of burning and undercooking them.

Use a meat thermometer to make sure your sausage is between 160 and 165 °F (71 and 74 °C). If you don't have a meat thermometer, check that the sausage is firm and has clear, runny juices. Cut it open and make sure the inside is brown, not pink.

You can check whether your sausages are done by cutting into one at the center. If the meat is firm, it's ready, but if it's pink and runny, it needs more time. Slicing or butterflying the sausages can reduce cooking time.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on a medium high heat. When hot add the sausage meat and fry until browned, 4-5 mins. Break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. When the sausage meat has browned add the green beans and pepper, cook for a further 3-4 mins.

Do you need oil to cook sausage on pan? ›

Once you have your pan, you'll need to get some high-quality olive oil. You can opt for less-refined olive oil, but it might overpower the more delicate flavours of the sausages. Finally, you will want to keep a pair of tongs on hand so you can easily grab and flip the sausages when necessary.

I prefer to add my sausages to cold pan with a tablespoon of rapeseed oil and a knob of butter, and bring slowly up to a medium / low heat. Turn the sausages periodically to ensure they are evenly cooked. For average sized sausages in hog casings this should take around 20 - 25 minutes.

Set your stove to medium heat and heat your pan or skillet for a couple of minutes, until it gets hot. Add about a tablespoon of oil to the pan. Since sausages are quite fatty, they'll release their own oils during cooking, so you only require a touch of cooking oil to start them off.