Cooking the perfect gourmet sausage

Sausages are often a family favourite. Many people love them and you can have them with almost anything, for any meal of the day. When it comes to cooking gourmet sausages, however, there are certain steps you should take and things you should consider in order to make sure they’re just right.

Gourmet sausages are flexible, meaning you can barbecue them, grill them, fry them or even stick them in the oven. It is up to you which cooking method you choose, since gourmet sausages vary in texture and taste when cooked certain ways; it might, therefore, be beneficial to try out a few ways and see which you like best.

First of all, before cooking your gourmet sausages, do not pierce them. Good quality gourmet sausages are full of flavour and if you pierce them, some of that flavour and moisture is released. Similarly, if you barbecue the sausages, simmer them first to keep the moistness.

Whatever cooking method you choose, gourmet sausages need to be cooked right through to the middle. If they are not piping hot in the centre, they are not cooked properly. To ensure they cook evenly, keep turning them over and constantly check the temperature.

If you want an easy and thorough way to cook your gourmet sausages, the oven is the best choice. Cook them using the oven like you normally would, but still make sure you turn the sausages every few minutes so they are brown all over.

The last thing to do is serve them up with your favourite extras and toppings, and this step is entirely up to you.