Cooking Sausages

Although sausages are sometimes ingredients or components of more elaborate dishes, they are also popular as standalone menu items like other meats. Preparation of sausages before cooking is minimal. In most cases, sausages may be considered ready to cook—or, in the case of fully cooked sausages, ready to heat. Fresh raw sausages containing pork must be fully cooked before serving, like other fresh pork products. If a fresh sausage contains no pork, it may be served somewhat less done. Removing it from the heat when still pink inside helps retain juices.