Grilled Sausage
Grilled sausage is a classic of Brazilian barbecue, always the first to be ready while other meats cook. It can be Italian, smoked, or pork sausage. The secret is not to pierce it and grill over medium heat.
⏱️ Cooking Time: 15 minutes
🥘 Ingredients
- 500g Italian or smoked sausage
- Charcoal or gas for grill
👨🍳 How to Make
- 1
Prepare the grill with medium coals (you should be able to hold your hand 20cm above for 4-5 seconds).
- 2
Place whole sausages on the grill (do not pierce!).
- 3
Grill for 7-8 minutes on one side until golden.
- 4
Flip and grill 7-8 more minutes on the other side.
- 5
Sausage is done when evenly golden and firm to the touch.
- 6
Remove and let rest for 2 minutes before slicing.
🔄 Cooking Variations
| Method | Time | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan-fried | 20 min | Add a bit of water to the pan, cover and cook on medium heat until evaporated (10 min). Then brown uncovered (10 min). | |
| Oven | 25 min | Bake at 200C for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. |
💡 Tips
- ✦ Never pierce the sausage - it loses juice and fat, making it dry.
- ✦ If sausage is flaming, move to a cooler area of the grill.
- ✦ Medium heat is essential: high heat burns the outside while leaving the inside raw.
- ✦ For pan-frying, add a bit of water and cover until dry, then brown.
🧠 Did You Know?
Brazilian Tuscan sausage is inspired by Italian salsiccia but gained its own identity in Brazil.
In Brazilian barbecue, sausage is known as the "appetizer" - it is the first meat served while others cook.
🥗 Nutrition Info
A 100g serving of grilled sausage contains about 300 kcal, 15g of protein, and 25g of fat. Rich in protein but high in saturated fat and sodium.