Skillet Italian Sausage

Skillet Italian sausage browned in a little oil, then covered and steamed in water until it reaches 160°F inside. Juicy, golden links in about 20 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Italian sausage

Prep Time 0

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 521kcal

Author Elizabeth Rodriguez

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Oil use a neutral, flavorless oil with a high smoke point
16-20 ounces Mild, Hot, or Sweet Italian Sausage Links about 5 links in a 20 oz package, or about 4 links per pound; use fresh links, not precooked
1 cup Water

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the sausage. Cook them for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally to brown on all sides.
Carefully add the water to the skillet and cover. Make sure the liquid is boiling. If it is not, then raise the heat a bit.
Cook the sausages for 10 to 15 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 160°F and some or most of the liquid has cooked off.
Cooking time depends on the size of the sausage. If they aren't up to temperature, keep cooking and check again.
Remove the sausages from the skillet. Serve them whole, in a sandwich, or sliced into your favorite pasta.

Notes

Checking the temperature: Insert the thermometer through the end of the thickest link toward the center. Pork Italian sausage is done at 160°F. Be careful when piercing the sausage with the thermometer because the hot liquid can squirt and travel quite a bit.

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