Backyard Grilled Sausage Recipe
Italian Homemade Sausage Links, Pesto, Roasted Bell Peppers, Arugola, and Fresh Mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Sausage
Pesto
Roasted Bell Peppers
Assembly
Method
Sausage Preparation
- 1
Mix Sausage Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, minced garlic, crushed fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until fully combined.
- 2
Prepare Casings
Soak the natural hog casings in cold water for about 30 minutes, then rinse them thoroughly inside and out.
- 3
Stuff the Sausages
Using a sausage stuffer, fill the casings with the sausage mixture, being careful not to overstuff. Tie off the ends securely with kitchen twine.
Pesto Preparation
- 4
Blend Pesto Ingredients
In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, a garlic clove, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped.
- 5
Add Olive Oil
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt if needed.
Roasted Bell Peppers
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 7
Prepare Bell Peppers
Cut bell peppers in half and remove seeds. Place them on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
- 8
Roast Peppers
Roast the bell peppers in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the skins are blistered and charred. Remove from oven and let cool.
Grilling and Assembly
- 9
- 10
Assemble the Dish
On a serving platter, place the grilled sausages, top with roasted bell peppers, fresh mozzarella slices, and arugula. Drizzle with pesto before serving.
