How to Cook Pre-Cooked Smoked Sausage

While a completely cooked sausage can be eaten straight out of the package, heating it up in the oven or on the stovetop will give it some more flavor and crunch. However, there are other ways to reheat precooked sausages as well. We’ll cover all of them in this post, along with the best ways to cook sausages so they’re crispy and crunchy on the outside and flavorful within. Discover your new favorite way to serve fully cooked smoked sausage by reading on.

Things to Be Aware of

1. To bake, place the sausages on a parchment paper-lined pan and bake for 15 minutes at 400 °F (204 °C).
2. To cook sausage on a stovetop, place a skillet over medium heat with about 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of oil. After adding, grill the sausages for five minutes on each side.
3. Sausage should be boiled for ten to fifteen minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C), while covered.

How to Bake Sausage in the Oven

1. Turn the oven on to 400 °F, or 204 °C. Before adding the sausages, allow your oven to reach room temperature to prevent drying out. For information on the ideal temperature, consult the packaging the sausage was packaged in, as each type may have different specifications. One easy way to reheat huge and uncut sausages indoors is to bake them.
2. Arrange the sausages uniformly on a parchment paper-lined tray. To stop the sausages from sticking to the pan, line a tray with parchment paper or tin foil that has been coated with non-stick cooking spray. To ensure that the sausages cook evenly on both sides, place them 1.2 in (1.3 cm) apart in a single layer. If you are cooking a large quantity of sausages, bake them on several sheets or in batches. The majority of sausages, whether smoked or uncooked, can be oven-roasted without any prior preparation. The main distinction between the two is that although smoked sausages can be chopped in advance and roasted in bits, raw sausages are cooked entirely and then cut afterwards.
3. Bake for fifteen minutes, or until the sausages are 165 °F (74 °C).
4. After around 12 minutes, use a meat thermometer to check the sausages’ internal temperature. Use the thermometer to pierce the thickest portion of the sausage, and then hold off until the temperature reading stabilizes. They are done when they reach 165 °F (74 °C).
5. Remove the sausage from the oven if it has become browned or shriveled.
6. After around 8 minutes, flip the sausages once, or broil them for a few minutes if you like them extra crispy and browned. Broilers may burn sausages quickly, so keep an eye on them the entire time. The juice’s hue can also be used to determine whether something is done. A sausage is done when its juices run clear when you cut it open. The only negative aspect of this procedure is that it may cause your sausages to get dry.

How to Cook Sausage in a Pan

1. In a skillet, heat about 2 US tablespoons (30 milliliters) of oil over medium heat.
2. Put just enough vegetable oil in a pan or Dutch oven to slightly coat the bottom, then set the burner to medium heat. The oil prevents the sausage from scorching or clinging to the skillet.
3. Give the pan a few minutes to heat up. Only use medium or medium-high heat. The sausage can shrink or crack in a heated pan.
4. Slice the sausages in half lengthwise or into 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) rounds if you’re using them as an ingredient in something else (like spaghetti or soup).
5. Sausage should be added and cooked for five minutes on each side. Sausages should be cooked for ten minutes, or until they are brown and have clear liquid pouring from them. Then turn them over after five minutes.
6. When they’re all around the same color, take the pan off of the burner. Cut your sausages into pieces and cook for two minutes on one side and three minutes on the other.
7. After the pan has been drained, serve the sausage or use it in another recipe. Using a spatula, hold the sausages or slices in place while you drain any remaining liquid from the pan.
8. They can now be eaten or added to another stovetop meal. You could use the sausages, for instance, to make pasta sauce or gumbo.

How to Boil Sausage in a Stove

1. In a large stockpot, bring water, beer, or tomato sauce to a boil. Pour your preferred liquid into a large stockpot that can accommodate all of your sausages and bring it to a boil. Get imaginative, the sausage is flavored by the liquid in the pot!
2. To fully submerge the sausages, 6 US quarts (5.7 L) is usually sufficient; however, this will vary based on the size of your pot. Use numerous pots or work in separate batches if you have a lot of sausage to boil.
3. Add seasonings like lemon, bay leaves, sage, salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes for more taste. This works particularly well if you are also boiling other ingredients in the pot.
4. Immerse the sausages completely in the water. To prevent splattering hot water on oneself, carefully place the sausage into the saucepan using a spoon.
5. Once the sausages are submerged in the water, bring the pot back to a boil using a spoon or tongs.
6. For ten to fifteen minutes, boil the sausage. To expedite the procedure, replace the pot’s lid and allow the contents to boil.
7. After 10 minutes, check them by taking one out of the pot, sticking a meat thermometer in the center, and seeing whether the internal temperature is 165 °F (74 °C), or by cutting one open and seeing if the juice is clear. You can either flip the saucepan over while holding the lid over it or pour the contents into a wide strainer to drain the water.

How to Grill Sausage

Read this article for instructions on how to grill sausage.

How to Heat Up Sausages using an Air Fryer

1. Add the sausage to an air fryer and preheat it to 375 °F (191 °C). Using an air fryer to reheat completely cooked smoked sausage is among the greatest (and simplest) methods available.
2. When your air fryer reaches 375 °F (191 °C), place your sausages inside the basket. The sausages can be cooked in bits, in halves, or whole.
3. After cooking for 8 to 10 minutes, turn the sausages once. Cooking oil can be sprayed on the sausages if you’re concerned that they could stick.
4. After letting them cook for about five minutes, remove the basket and shake it. Turn over your filled sausages if you have any.
5. After another three to five minutes of cooking, serve!