Sausage and Pepper Skewers

By Jan_C

This recipe is paired with Grilled Polenta, 2 skewers reserved for Sausage and Pepper Ziti recipe.

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 6 cups water
• 1 (10-ounce) package quick cooking polenta
• 5 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 pounds hot Italian sausage
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 green bell peppers
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 10 (10-inch) skewers

Details

Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes or while you prepare the sausage and peppers.

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Arrange the sausages on the grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes giving them a 1/4 turn every couple of minutes. Remove them to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut them into 1/2-inch thick pieces. The sausage will not be completely cooked through. It will finish cooking on the skewers with the peppers and onions.

While sausage is cooking, core and slice the peppers. Cut them and the onion into 1 by 1-inch pieces.

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons canola oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning and mustard.

When you are ready, heat the grill or grill pan over medium heat. Thread each skewer with 3 pieces of the sausage, 4 pieces of onion and green pepper and 2 pieces of the red pepper making sure to alternate the ingredients. Brush them with the oil and vinegar mixture and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill the skewers on both sides until they are hot and sizzling, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Arrange them on a serving platter and serve with grilled polenta *(see separate recipe for Grilled Polenta)*.

*Reserve 2 skewers for Round 2 recipe Sausage and Pepper Ziti (see separate recipe).*