Grilled Sausages and Radicchio Recipe (2024)

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Laurie Dickerson

This was really good, but I used red cabbage since I had no radicchio. Thickly sliced red cabbage tossed in olive oil. salt, & pepper, done in a grill pan.
And so easy!

Liz

I cooked this yesterday for a co*cktail hour for friends in the neighborhood. A big platter, with the grilled radicchio and sweet italian sausages. I also grilled zucchini and red peppers - the platter was pretty and the food was delicious! Quick and easy. A keeper! I grilled the radicchio on both sides, as I wanted a stronger, smoky flavor. It was perfect.

KJM

This will be a spring/summer go-to recipe. We've done it with pork sausage and turkey sausage, and both were great. I toss a few scallions on the grill, too. I slice the scallions and radicchio, toss them with arugula and basil. Make a quick vinaigrette with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon. Toss the salad with the dressing. Top it with the sausage. Delicious. Light and easy. I think the Dijon in the vinaigrette really plays well off the sausage.

Brenda

No grill, so I seared the radicchio for 1 minute on each side. Used pork bratwurst from Whole Foods. A twist to the recipe, cooked green apple to cut through bitterness of the radicchio. I peeled green apple cooked in butter and a touch of brown sugar.This is a keeper.

Sharon de Cook

We loved this because we enjoy vibrant, spicy foods.Followed recipe, adding some honey-sweetened mustard vinagrette to the lemon on the radicchio, and served this with salty, baked fingerling potatoes and a cold dry rose. Mmmmmm.Simple!

seth

I executed this recipe EXACTLY AS WRITTEN. It was so simple and delicious. It does not need substitutions or brown sugar or any bloody other thing.

Diane D

I made this as directed the first time and it was great. But, for a twist, I made it in my grill pan using chorizo and boiled up some penne. I cut the chorizo into bite-sized pieces and tossed it and the radicchio with the pasta. It was great.

Maxwell

Was exhausted and about ordered takeout. Thank you Melissa Clark for talking me down with a minimal effort maximal satisfaction Friday meal plan. The basil and lemon add a touch of summer freshness. Enjoyed with the last of the Dijon in my fridge and leftover potato salad. Hot dog! And home run!

meg

Insanely simple AND delicious. A real keeper. Served with fregula.

Momo

Just perfect with coarse salt and lemon!

Laura

This was the easiest dinner ever - minimal prep and clean up, and the flavors were amazing. I used Aidell’s chicken apple sausage which is slightly sweet and a great foil for the bitter radicchio and sour lemon dressing. Will be making this again and again.

Ellen

The radicchio came out bitter but looked very pretty on the plate. Overall the dish was lovely, though. I might substitute some other greens or red cabbage next time I try this. As another reviewer suggested, I grilled some other veggies on the side - summer squash and red pepper --and added to the plates. Looked and tasted good.

Tim O.

Grill a sliced fennel bulb with the raddichio, lightly coat with a clean oil if grilling...olive oil will burn quickly and leave a burned/oily residue. Cracked pepper/kosher salt to task at end of the grill, turn into a bowl. Sausages? If you want, but almost anything else will do.Add to bowl: Chopped dates and sliced kale/good lettuce.A yogurt/homemade mayo/olive oil and honey dressing, with fennel seeds to accentuate the fennel bulb.

Delise

Simple, humble food that was absolutely delicious. I made a whole-grain mustard based vinaigrette. Grilled sliced red onion along w/ the radicchio and tossed both vegetables in the vinaigrette. Didn't have basil, but used oregano in the vinaigrette for the herbal note.

Brenda

No grill, so I seared the radicchio for 1 minute on each side. Used pork bratwurst from Whole Foods. A twist to the recipe, cooked green apple to cut through bitterness of the radicchio. I peeled green apple cooked in butter and a touch of brown sugar.This is a keeper.

EugeniaH

This was good! Italian sausages on the grill, a grill pan with onions & peppers. I think I overcooked the radicchio - a little crispier would have been better. Added a little arugula & sunflower sprouts to the "salad". Per advice below I made a wine vinegar vinaigrette with dijon, but I think next time I'll just use lemon & a little more olive oil. My husband made it into sandwiches for himself, I eschewed the bread, & we were both happy.

ilexiou

This was delicious and super easy - everyone loved it. I also grilled the radicchio on both sides as another person suggested and added a bit more lemon. it presented beautifully too. I added a cold green bean salad as the other side - will make again!

Laurie

I have made this many times, always with red cabbage in a grill pan, but the new addition is adding sliced peeled apples to the cabbage. And after browning thew sausages on the bottom grill, definitely finish grilling the sausages on the upper grill and let them drip onto the cabbage and apples for wonderful flavor.

KJM

This will be a spring/summer go-to recipe. We've done it with pork sausage and turkey sausage, and both were great. I toss a few scallions on the grill, too. I slice the scallions and radicchio, toss them with arugula and basil. Make a quick vinaigrette with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon. Toss the salad with the dressing. Top it with the sausage. Delicious. Light and easy. I think the Dijon in the vinaigrette really plays well off the sausage.

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Grilled Sausages and Radicchio Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long to simmer sausage before grilling? ›

To parboil, place sausage links in a heavy skillet. Add water to cover sausage and par-boil until sausage is grey throughout (about 10 to 15 minutes.) The sausage then can be fried until nicely browned. Parboiled sausage also may be grilled slowly over coals, turning frequently until grey-brown throughout.

What goes with grilled sausage? ›

And once you decide on the sausage you want to serve, you can begin narrowing down your options for how you'll make it.
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What do you eat with sausage and peppers? ›

How to Serve Sausage and Peppers
  • With Whole Grains. Cooked brown rice, farro, or quinoa would all be tasty. ...
  • As a Sub. Pile the sausage and peppers inside a toasted hoagie bun and top with a slice of provolone cheese (bonus points for warming it in the oven to melt the cheese).
  • With Pasta. ...
  • For Brunch (or Brinner!).

What makes sausages taste better? ›

Salt: Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative. Sugar: Sugar can be used to balance the saltiness in sausage and add a slight, tasty sweetness. Spices: Various spices give a sausage its robust flavor. Commonly used sausage spices include black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley and paprika.

What do Italians eat sausage with? ›

How should Italian sausage be served? The easy answer is, “Any way you like it,” from consumed in a hot-dog bun to crumbled and used with tomato sauce over spaghetti or in lasagna. But the classic street-food use is to grill and serve them with sliced onions and green peppers.

Should you pierce sausages before grilling? ›

Should You Puncture Sausage Before Grilling? Never puncture sausage before grilling. Putting holes in the sausage will allow the liquid inside the sausage to leak out during cooking, and the sausage will be less moist.

Is it better to boil sausage before grilling? ›

Poaching makes for better grilled sausages.

Slowly poach the sausages over low heat until they reach an internal temperature of 150 degrees. Transfer them to a hot grill, over moderate direct heat. Since they're already cooked through, they'll only need a few minutes on the grill.

How to perfectly grill sausage? ›

Preheat the grill to high heat or around 450 degrees F. Grill. Place the sausages directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip the sausages and grill for another 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F.

Are grilled sausages healthy? ›

Grilling and boiling are two of the healthiest ways to prepare sausages because they help reduce the fat content. Frying sausages in a pan won't drain the excess fat, so it's best to avoid this method.

What vegetables go well with sausage? ›

Potatoes and sauerkraut are a classic combination. Green beans, cooked, steamed or in a vinaigrette or boiled cabbage and carrots can also accompany polish sausage. What are some good sides to serve with sausages?

Should you grill or fry sausages? ›

Overall, pan-frying was a low-maintenance and delicious method for cooking sausage. This is perfect for when you don't want to break out the grill but still want a moist, flavorful sausage. The smoky flavors were not as prominent as they were from the grill, however the sausage remained juicy, tender, and crispy.

Do Italians eat sausage and peppers? ›

One of the foods often sold by eager food carts during these festivals, both here and in Italy, is the classic dish of Italian sausage, peppers and onions. The smell of these ingredients frying always brings me back to summers in Italy.

How long is leftover sausage and peppers good for? ›

All sausages- except dry sausage - are perishable and therefore must be kept refrigerated or frozen. Uncooked fresh sausage can be stored in the refrigerator one to two days; after cooking, keep for three to four days refrigerated (40 °F or less).

What is the best way to eat sausages? ›

Top 10 ways to serve sausages
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  3. As a hot dog (but not as you know it)... ...
  4. As a giant sausage roll... ...
  5. On pizza... ...
  6. As a cartwheel... ...
  7. In pasties... ...
  8. In a stir-fry...

What do you eat with brats sausage? ›

Looking for a quick answer? The best side dishes to serve with brats are sauerkraut, potato salad, grilled vegetables, blooming onion, potato rosti, chicken wings, german-style pretzels, coleslaw, baked beans, macaroni salad, and corn on the cob.

What's the best thing to cook sausages in? ›

Heat a heavy-based frying pan on a low to medium heat.

Be patient and let them cook gently. Certain establishments like to deep fry sausages. It seems more efficient as it takes away the need to turn the sausages over every few minutes.

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