Should you split sausages?

Splitting your sausages or tubed meat is often a good idea (unless you’ve hand-stuffed it and it hasn’t had a full 48 hour rest before grill time). Often this means less than five minutes on the grill. If you like that crispy outside a greater ratio of grilled flavor on your sausage, then this really leads to that.

Can you cut open sausage?

The easiest way to remove a sausage casing is to remove it while the sausage is uncooked. Cut sausage end to end with the tip of a knife. The cut should be shallow enough to pierce the casing—don’t cut all the way through the sausage. Flip sausage over, cut side down.

Do you cut sausage before or after cooking?

It’s also essential to cut sausage links before the sausages are cooked. One way to make this even easier is to place the sausages in the freezer before they are cooked. After 15 to 20 minutes, take them out.

Should I Pierce sausages?

Never, ever prick a sausage. Cook sausages slowly over low heat on a greased grill, turning several times. High heat will simply cause them to split their skins and expunge their precious bodily fluids. Sausages also like a little rest after cooking.

Why are sausage skins so tough these days?

Loosely stuffed sausage with air between the casing and meat will cause a dry casing. On the other hand, if the sausage is stuffed too tightly, the casing will be stretched out to its maximum and may also become tough.

What is split sausage?

Sausages split because pressure builds up on the inside as they cook (typically from vapor produced by the heat, but also from the expansion of the foody goodness inside). As the pressure increases, so does the stress in the casing of the sausage (the skin).

How long do you cook cut up sausage?

Add the sausage links, and cook for about 2 minutes each side, just until they turn brown. The sausage will not be cooked through. Place them on a cutting board, slice them, and set aside.

Why is sausage cut diagonally?

Place the links onto your cutting board and slice them diagonally at a 45-degree angle. This type of cut will help your sausages to sear perfectly when cooking, and it also adds an interesting touch to the presentation.