Cooking Sausages

As sausages cook the meat expands; to ensure they do not burst, pierce the skins before cooking. Sausages have quite a high fat content, which helps keep them moist. To counteract their richness, they can be glazed with a sweet mixture such as mango chutney or honey.

To prevent sausages bursting, during cooking, prick all over with a cocktail stick or fork.

Most sausages take about 10 minutes to grill. Coil Cumberland sausages and secure with skewers.

Add sausages to boiling water, cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes; Frankfurters only need 1-2 minutes.