Cider-Braised Sausages Recipe

Name: Cider-Braised Sausages
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 6 large good-quality sausages, about 2 pounds; 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups hard alcoholic cider; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 sprigs fresh sage; 1 bay leaf; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; salt; chopped parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, chopped
6 large good-quality sausages, about 2 pounds
1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups hard alcoholic cider
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 sprigs fresh sage
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
salt
chopped parsley (to garnish)

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Preheat oven to 350F.
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In a shallow flame-proof casserole, cook bacon over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until it starts to crisp and has rendered its fat.
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Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; set aside on a large plate.
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Add sausages to casserole; cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning often, until browned (sausages won't be thoroughly cooked at this point).
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Remove sausages from the casserole; set aside with bacon.
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Drain off all but 2 tbsp fat from the casserole.
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Add onion to casserole; cook, stirring often, for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown.
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Add garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.
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Stir in flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
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Gradually stir in cider, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the casserole.
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Return the bacon and sausages to the casserole, add the Worcestershire sauce, sage, bay leaf and pepper.
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Cover for about 40 minutes, until sausages are cooked through.
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Remove the sausages from the casserole; set aside and keep warm.
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On stove top, boil the cooking juices in the casserole over medium-high for about 5 minutes or until they are reduced and slightly thickened.
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Season with salt and more pepper if necessary.
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Return the sausages to the casserole; garnish with sage when serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, chopped, 6 large good-quality sausages, about 2 pounds, 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Cider-Braised Sausages falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cider-Braised Sausages

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