How to Cook Fresh Sausages

Different Methods

1. BBQ: Slow and low is the key. Preheat BBQ and make sure it is cleaned down with a wire brush. Once the BBQ is heated bring the temperature down to med-low. Remove fresh sausages from the pack and place onto the BBQ – if you have a two ring bbq we recommend using the outer ring and then cooking them in the centre of the BBQ grill away from direct heat. The idea is to turn the sausages with BBQ tongs regularly. It’s good to move them around as there are always hots and cold spots on a BBQ, this helps to make sure you don’t burn or undercook them. It also helps prevent the casings from splitting from too much direct heat. If you are cooking quite a few and have a BBQ w a built-in holding rack usually under the lid then store them in the rack as you cook them – be aware the heat from the BBQ can still burn them depending how low the rack is. Another option is to turn off one side of the BBQ once you have cooked a large batch and have it as a holding space to keep them warm while you continue to cook the rest. The best way to ensure a fresh sausage is fully cooked is by cutting it in half to make sure it is thoroughly cooked and not raw in the centre. The juices should run clear and it will be very firm to touch.
2. Pan Fry: Preheat fry pan med-low heat. Add a small amount of oil and then gently place the precooks into the pan. Do not over crowd the pan with sausages otherwise there is a higher chance of burning and undercooking them. We recommend that you stay near the pan and turn and rotate the sausages around between the hot and cold spots of the fry pan often to prevent burning. This also helps prevent the casings from splitting from too much direct heat. At this point, you can brown off the sausages in the fry pan and then transfer them to a moderate oven and cook for a further 10-12 mins or until thoroughly cooked. The best way to ensure a fresh sausage is fully cooked is by cutting it in half to make sure it is thoroughly cooked and not raw in the centre. The juices should run clear and it will be very firm to touch.
3. Air Fry: Coat the airfryer basket with a little cooking oil spray then place the sausages into the basket. Cook 200C for 6 mins then turn them over and cook a further 6-8 mins until browned and thoroughly cooked.