Smoked Italian Sausage Hoagie Recipe

Name: Smoked Italian Sausage Hoagie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: About 2 cups applewood chips for smoking, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes; 8 links sweet Italian sausage; 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered; 4 red bell peppers; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 fresh sausage or hoagie rolls; 1 cup grated ricotta salata cheese; 4 pepperoncini, sliced

Servings: persons

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Special equipment: a smoker box and metal or wooden skewers
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Heat a grill to medium-low heat.
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Use a 2-stage fire or indirect heat setup on your gas grill.
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Add the soaked applewood chips to a smoker box and place the box directly onto the heating element or coals.
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Once plumes of smoke appear, place the sausage links over the indirectly heated side of the grill and smoke for about 1 hour, flipping halfway through.
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The internal temperature of the sausages when tested with a meat thermometer should read 160 degrees F at this point.
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Move the sausages to the hot side of the grill and give them a char on the outside for 3 to 5 minutes per side.
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Meanwhile, skewer the onion quarters on metal or wooden skewers.
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Place the bell peppers and onions on the hot side of the grill and cook until charred on all sides, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Set aside until cool enough to handle.
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Remove the majority of the skin and all of the seeds and stems of the peppers and give them a rough chop along with the charred onions.
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Place both into a food processor along with the olive oil and garlic and blend until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Top a roll with a hot sausage followed by a nice smear of the smoked pepper spread, a sprinkle of ricotta salata and a couple of slices of pepperoncini.
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Serve immediately.

310

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: About 2 cups applewood chips for smoking, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes, 8 links sweet Italian sausage, 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered, 4 red bell peppers, and more.

Yes, Smoked Italian Sausage Hoagie 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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Smoked Italian Sausage Hoagie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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