Sausages are a semi-finished product that must be boiled before direct consumption. This can be done in a pot of water, as well as in a multicooker, double boiler, or even a microwave oven.
General recommendations
There are no special rules for the preparation of sausages. They will boil anyway if thrown into boiling water. However, there are certain recommendations that will help make sausages more juicy and tasty.
The semi-finished product can be enclosed both in a polyethylene shell and in a natural one. The first one can be easily removed if it is carefully cut from the edge and pulled. Difficulties can arise with a natural casing. It is considered more environmentally friendly, but it is not so easy to remove it, and eating sausages with it is not very hygienic and tasty.
If you purchased sausages in a plastic wrap, be sure to remove it before boiling. Before cooking, the product in its natural "design" is enough to pierce with a fork in several places so that they do not burst.
How much to cook sausages in a saucepan
To boil sausages, take a small saucepan, fill it with water and put it on fire. The product can be thrown into both cold and hot water. However, if you want the sausages to retain their flavor, place them in boiling water. You do not need to salt it. After 5-7 minutes, the sausages will be ready to eat. It is not recommended to increase the cooking time, since the products can lose not only their taste, but also their presentable appearance.
How much to cook sausages in the microwave
In a microwave oven, the product can be boiled in just 3 minutes. In this case, you should select the maximum power of the oven, and the sausages should be in a container with water so that it completely covers them.
How much to cook sausages in a double boiler
The cooking time for sausages in a double boiler is no more than 10 minutes. To do this, place the semi-finished product in a special bowl and turn on the steamer for 10 minutes. Gourmets assure that steamed sausages have a richer taste and aroma.
How much to cook sausages in a slow cooker
To prepare a semi-finished product, pour water into the multicooker bowl, place the sausages. Select the "Steam" program. Set the timer for 10-15 minutes. The countdown will start after the water boils.
What to serve sausages with
The most common side dish for boiled sausages is pasta. Lettuce leaves, tomatoes or mashed potatoes are also successfully combined with them. Dishes with sausages can be safely supplemented with various sauces, for example, tomato, cheese, soy. Mustard should not be written off either.
