Toasted Sausage Cacciatore Sammies Food

SAUSAGE CACCIATORE

Steps:

• If using link sausage, remove casings and cut into small chunks. Heat large skillet over medium; fry sausage meat until just browned, about 5 minutes, turning to brown evenly; drain off fat. Add all vegetable and garlic; cover and cook over medium-low heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Add the seasonings and tomato sauce; cover and heat through, about 5 minutes. Serve over hot cooked pasta.

CACCIATORE SALAMI

Steps:

• Soak the casings in a large bowl of warm water for at least an hour while you prepare the filling. Put the sausage-making machine in the fridge so it's cold when ready to use.
• Tip all the salami ingredients (bar the casings) into a large bowl and mix everything thoroughly with clean hands to ensure the small amount of curing salt is evenly distributed. When combined, cover the bowl and put in the freezer for 1 hour to firm up (this will prevent the mixture from smearing as it passes through the sausage machine - but be careful not to let it freeze solid).
• Open the back of the sausage machine and push in as much of the salami mixture as will fit. Reattach the handle, then wind slowly until the mixture fills the nozzle and just reaches the tip (this will prevent an air pocket forming inside the casing). Remove one of the casings from the water, squeeze out as much water as possible, then slide it onto the nozzle, pushing it back until just 2.5-5cm of casing is hanging off the end. Tie a knot on this end to seal using twine or butcher's string. While holding the casing in place (this is easier with two people), begin to wind the machine slowly, so that the mixture starts to fill the casing.
• It's important at this stage to ensure the casing is filled as evenly as possible. The sausages should be well filled so that the casing is stretched fairly taut. It is also important to remove any air pockets that appear inside the casing (otherwise the salami may warp and dry unevenly) - you can do this by pricking 5-10 small holes in the casing using a small needle or pin (sterilised over a flame until it glows), being careful not to tear the casings. Once the casings are full, tie off the ends using twine or butcher's string, and then divide into 8-10 individual salami (depending on how long you want them) by tying knots around the casings, again using twine or butcher's string. Don't slice into separate sausages at this stage or you risk the salami falling apart while they hang.
• Use some more twine or butcher's string to create hanging loops around the thick knot of the casing at either end of the line of salami. It is important at this stage to weigh all the salami together and make a note of their combined weight. Find a spot out of direct sunlight, that doesn't get too hot or too cold, and hang the salami (metal s-hooks will come in handy for this). It's important to find a spot with some moisture in the air (i.e away from air-conditioning or extractor fans), because the salami needs to dry out gradually, not quickly, otherwise they may go 'dusty' in the centre before the meat has had a chance to cure properly and the flavours will be underdeveloped.
• Weigh the salami after 3 days, and then a couple of times a week. The target is 30-35% weight loss, at which point the salami will be ready. There should be a loss of 10-15% weight in the first week, slowing down after that - if the weight loss is greater than 15% in the first week, then the air is too dry and the salami should be moved.
• Depending on the environment and the thickness of the salami, it could take anywhere between 1-3 months for the target weight to be achieved, but in general, the slower the better in terms of flavour. When ready, the salami should feel firm with a little give when pressed between your fingertips. It should also have that distinctive porky, peppery salami smell.

CHICKEN THIGH AND FENNEL SAUSAGE CACCIATORE "HUNTER STYLE"

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Add the olive oil and sausages to a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat and sear until browned, about 3 minutes. Remove the sausages to a plate and set aside. Sprinkle the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper, then sear the chicken in the Dutch oven, 4 to 5 minutes per side; remove to a plate and set aside.
• Now, add the mushrooms, pearl onions, red peppers, roasted garlic and pepper flakes to the pot; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until the vegetables are softened and the pearl onions translucent, 4 minutes. Add the wine, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 5 minutes, deglazing the pan.
• In a large roasting pan add the browned sausages and chicken thighs, the sauteed vegetables, and the chicken stock and marinara sauce. Tie the thyme and rosemary into a bundle using butcher's twine and add it to the pan. Stir all the ingredients together and transfer the roasting pan to the oven. Cook until the chicken thighs are cooked through and tender and the sauce has thickened, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove the herb bundle.
• Serve the cacciatore on a large serving platter, garnished with parsley.

SAUSAGE CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Instructions SAUCE: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat, Add the sausage to the pan and cook until it is browned. This will take about 4-5 minutes. While it is cooking use a fork and knife to break it up into small chunks. Add the green peppers, onions and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sherry wine and oregano to the skillet. Bring the heat up to high until the sauce comes to a boil. Turn the heat back down to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the marinated mushrooms into the sauce and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes. PASTA: While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook the gemelli according to the directions on the package for the doneness that you prefer. Drain the pasta and place it in a large bowl or serving platter. Spoon the sauce over the top. Sausage Cacciatore was last modified: September 27th, 2021 by Sue O'Connell

ITALIAN SAUSAGE CACCIATORE

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Crumble sausage into skillet; cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato juice, pepperoni, oregano, basil and pepper. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and olives. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese. Serve over pasta.

APPLE-MAPLE CHICKEN SAUSAGE BREAKFAST SAMMIES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler and preheat a medium skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Mix chicken with apple, syrup, grill seasoning, poultry seasoning, cinnamon and nutmeg and score the meat into 4 sections. Form 4 large, thin patties and set into hot butter and oil. Cook 5 minutes on each side.
• Place fork split muffins on broiler pan and toast. Butter toasted muffins and reserve.
• Heat a second nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt a tablespoon of butter in the pan. Beat eggs with milk, salt and pepper and scramble to desired doneness.
• Pile 1 sausage patty, 1/4 of the eggs and Cheddar cheese on each of 4 muffin halves. Return muffins to broiler to melt cheese, 1 to 2 minutes, then set tops into place and serve.

SAVORY SAUSAGE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; remove with a slotted spoon. Discard drippings. In same skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in cream and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in sausage, cheese, pepper and salt; keep warm., Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with gravy.

SAUSAGE CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Cook onions and peppers over medium high heat for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
• Add garlic, reduce heat to medium low and cook for 5 minutes more.
• Add tomatos and tomato soup, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Increase heat and bring to a boil, then reduce heat back to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add sausage. If using raw sausage, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until sausage is completely cooked through. If using pre-cooked sausage, reduce simmering time to 10 minutes.
• Add zucchini and summer squash slices, and cook for 5-8 minutes more. Squash should still be firm, not mushy, but cooked through.
• Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
• Serving suggestion: Spoon over angel hair or linguini. Also great with cheese tortellini. Pass the parmigiana!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE CACCIATORE

Steps:

• In a sauce pan heat oil over medium heat.
• Fry sausage, and bacon if using until golden.
• Remove all but 1 tbsp of fat from pan.
• Add onion, green peppers, celery, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper until mushroom liquid evaporates.
• Add tomatoes and tomato paste, bring to a boil.
• Stir, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Add sausage to tomato mixture, cover and simmer for about another 10 minutes.
• Ladle over individual servings of pasta.
• Sprinkle with Romano cheese.
• Cook your favorite pasta according to package direction.