Making Italian sausage and peppers for a crowd...any advice?
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mcd2April 23, 2011
a friend told me that his mother's secret to fabulous peppers was the addition of a small amount of red pepper flakes. haven't tried it but that might be of use to you...
CookOnTheFlyApril 22, 2011
Sweat the onions and peppers while you cook the sausauge. I like to use a mixture of hot and sweet sausage for better flavor. To add an interesting flavor/color combo to mine, I use poblano, red and yellow peppers. A tablespoon of balsamic vinegar added at the end adds just enough sweetness to the sauce.
pierinoApril 22, 2011
I absolutely agree on cooking the ingredients separately. Sweat down the onions and peppers while you cook the sausage. And of course, use really good fresh sausage from the "pork store."
SKKApril 21, 2011
Did she roast the peppers first? Always gives a depth of flavor to roast. Would be great if you could post the recipe you end up serving. Love to make it.
zametkinApril 21, 2011
sounds just about right...cooking all ingredients separately is the key I guess. Thank you!
francesca G.April 21, 2011
my grandmother always made hot italian sausage, peppers, and meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce (from canned this time of year) for our family the night before thanksgiving and it lasted for the whole holiday...in hoagies, alone, cold for breakfast (not gross -- delicious). it's hearty, useful and makes wonderful leftovers. essentially, cook all components separately and then bring them together to stew for a while in a spicy tomato sauce of your own making, herbed up and with lots of garlic.
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