Sausage and Peppers

Fire up the grill for this crowd-pleasing dish! They taste delicious with any side dish so you don't have to worry about what else is on the menu. Just serve it up on a big platter with toasted rolls on the side.

Ingredient :

  • 3 multi-colored bell peppers
  • 1 red onion, peeled
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 lb. mild or hot Italian sausage or bratwurst 
  • Toasted rolls, for serving

Directions :

  1. Cut the sides off of the bell peppers and remove the stem and seeds. Cut the bell peppers into 1-inch wide strips. 
  2. Quarter the onion by cutting through the root end, then cutting each quarter in half, lengthwise. Trim the root end from the onion wedges and break apart the pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the peppers, onions, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  4. For the grill: Heat a grill over medium heat (about 375˚). Oil the grill grates well. Place the sausages on one side of the grill and a grill basket on the other. Add the onions and peppers to the grill basket in a single layer. Cover and cook until the sausages have grill marks on one side and the peppers and onions are slightly charred, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the sausages and give the onions and peppers a stir. Cover and cook until the sausages internal temperature reaches 160˚ and the peppers and onions are charred in spots and softened, 5 to 7 minutes more. 
  5. For the stovetop: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place the sausages in a single layer, evenly spaced. Cover and cook until golden brown on one side, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip the sausages, cover and cook until the sausages internal temperature reaches 160˚, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove from the heat and transfer to a plate. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the peppers and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until charred in spots and softened, 8 to 10 minutes.  
  6. Serve immediately with toasted rolls, if desired.