cast iron sausage cooker?

[negolien]

Hey All,

So I like sausages and recently found wildforks has some pretty good ones. the problem i have is sometimes cooking them. I tried cutting in half lengthwise, straight cooking em and air frying em with mixed results. Bratwurst was the consistency of ground beef so was hard to cut. When you try and do em regular they curl and I didn't have much luck simmering em. I saw this but it's $71 lol :<(. Anyone seen something similar for cheaper or have advice for cooking sausage that's not quartered.

https://www.amazon.com/UPAN-6s-Cast...mzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc

 

[indaswamp]

Why is curling a problem? All sausages in hog casings ill naturally curl when cooked.

 

[Steve H]

I doubt that pan will prevent the sausages from curling. You can try to brown the sausages. Then add 1/4"of water to the pan and cover. This can prevent some of the curling. Over cooking them will increase the curl as well.

 

[negolien]

Why is curling a problem? All sausages in hog casings ill naturally curl when cooked.

because it cooks unevenly

 

[jcam222]

400F for 20 minutes in the oven. Perfect every time.

 

[bill ace 350]

400F for 20 minutes in the oven. Perfect every time.

I cook them in the oven about 75% of the time. Can't go wrong.

 

[negolien]

I had not tried that lol. Kinda inconvenient for a couple brat dogs but I will give it a shot. You put it on racks or just on a sheet pan?

 

[bill ace 350]

I had not tried that lol. Kinda inconvenient for a couple brat dogs but I will give it a shot. You put it on racks or just on a sheet pan?

I just put them in a disposable aluminum pan.

I only use the oven if I'm cooking a bunch.

Otherwise, you're right, it doesn't make sense.

 

[jcam222]

I had not tried that lol. Kinda inconvenient for a couple brat dogs but I will give it a shot. You put it on racks or just on a sheet pan?

I’d cook a pack or two then freeze 2 packs for yourself to just thaw and reheat

 

[zwiller]

Extra step, but I like SVing mine in advance. Par boiling could also work. Takes the guess work out and then the cook is fast. No real way of getting around it, cooking fresh sausage takes longer than you expect. If you rush you fail. I'd say most people don't do it properly.

 

[JLeonard]

Lodge makes a grill pan that works great. Kinda like the $71 pan you posted.

Square Cast Iron Grill Pan | Shop Online | Lodge Cast Iron

Made in the USA. Shop 10.5 Inch Square Cast Iron Grill Pan at Lodge Cast Iron, offering heirloom-quality cast iron cookware, grill pans, skillets & more.

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Jim

 

[gmc2003]

I doubt that pan will prevent the sausages from curling. You can try to brown the sausages. Then add 1/4"of water to the pan and cover. This can prevent some of the curling. Over cooking them will increase the curl as well.

My Mom and Grandmother would always add a little water to the frying pan when cooking sausage.
Something like this may also work on the grill

 

[Steve H]

Lodge makes a grill pan that works great. Kinda like the $71 pan you posted.

Square Cast Iron Grill Pan | Shop Online | Lodge Cast Iron

Made in the USA. Shop 10.5 Inch Square Cast Iron Grill Pan at Lodge Cast Iron, offering heirloom-quality cast iron cookware, grill pans, skillets & more.

www.lodgecastiron.com

Jim

I have that one. Cooks great. But won't stop the sausages from curling though.

 

[Steve H]

My Mom and Grandmother would always add a little water to the frying pan when cooking sausage.
Something like this may also work on the grill

I learned that from a neighbor when I was a kid. Works really good for thick sausage patties. It'll get the sausage cooked through without charcoaling the surface.

 

[boykjo]

Hey All,

So I like sausages and recently found wildforks has some pretty good ones. the problem i have is sometimes cooking them. I tried cutting in half lengthwise, straight cooking em and air frying em with mixed results. Bratwurst was the consistency of ground beef so was hard to cut. When you try and do em regular they curl and I didn't have much luck simmering em. I saw this but it's $71 lol :<(. Anyone seen something similar for cheaper or have advice for cooking sausage that's not quartered.

https://www.amazon.com/UPAN-6s-Cast-Iron-Sausage/dp/B08PDTHRTC/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2FLB8RI6ZQSFZ&keywords=Cast+Iron+Sausage+Pan&qid=1676010369&sprefix=cast+iron+sausage+pan,aps,136&sr=8-2&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc

Ve(r)(r)(r)(r)y Interesting........... like to know how it comes out. Never thought about cooking a sausage and trying to make it come out straght to cook evenly. IMO If you want straight sausages you'll have to make them yourself. Using man made fresh sausage casings like johnsonville sausages use in their breakfast links. They fry up pretty straight. I've tried the man made fresh casings but didnt have any luck. They exploded when I fried them. Didnt go any furthur exprerimenting with them. I think I needed to let them sit in the fridge overnight before cooking....

exploding sausages......Its possible !!!!!

I've been searching for a casing that Johnsonville uses in their small breakfast link. Mrs B really likes these.... I found these on line at the sausage maker and from what the description said it was what I was looking for. The Johnsonville's are around 16mm but I cant find them that small...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[indaswamp]

because it cooks unevenly

The cajun way is braising. Put the sausages in a pan with water half way up the links. Bring to a rolling boil. Poke some holes to let a little fat out to fry. When the water is gone, the links will start frying. Add a splash of water every now and then to pull up the stuck sausage juice off the pan. Flip and fry until the links are fried to your liking. They will cook evenly with the water.

 

[old sarge]

Something like this might work:

Sizzling Sausage Grill Plus

Sizzling Sausage Grill Plus Fresh breakfast links and patties ready in 7-8 minutes Fresh dinner links ready in 10-15 minutes Dishwasher safe grill plates and drip tray make cleanup quick and easy. This indoor grill is a game changer for cooking sausage.

www.johnsonvillemarketplace.com

 

[SmokinEdge]

Natural casings always benefit from liquid poaching, this is my experience, but remember that low and slow is absolutely key, not hot and fast. Good things take a little time.

 

[negolien]

What about broiling? I have an under the stove broiler.

 

[1MoreFord]

I generally grill them or run them thru the smoker with something else. Once you poke a few holes in them, like Indaswamp, they cook just fine. Sometimes I'll cook several packs and freeze. Then re-heat as needed.