Sausage & Charred Brassica Skillet
Ingredients
- 1½ poundsItalian sausage links
- 1 poundBrussels sprouts
- 1red onion
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 tablespoonsred wine vinegar
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
Prep
- 01
Halve 1 pound Brussels sprouts lengthwise.
- 02
Cut 1 red onion into wedges.
- 03
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
Method
- 01
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the sausage links and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Transfer to a cutting board.
- 02
In the same skillet, add the Brussels sprouts (halved) and red onion (cut into wedges). Spread them in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until deeply charred on one side.
- 03
Stir the vegetables and cook for another 3–4 minutes until tender and the outer leaves are crispy and caramelized.
- 04
Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces and return to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, toss, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 05
Deglaze the skillet with 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, scraping up any browned bits. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot from the pan.