Devilled Sausage in Thyme-Infused Tomato Sc.

Featured Schneiders Product:  Honey Garlic Sausages, ckd, 6-inch 5/lb (#13472)

Method

1. The day before, thaw the honey garlic sausage under refrigeration at <40°F/4°C.
2. Cut the sausages on a diagonal into thirds. Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium high heat or tilting skillet. Brown the sausages in the pan and once caramelized removed from pan and set aside.
3. Fry onions, until they begin to soften, then add in the apples. Continue frying until both begin turning golden, then add in the garlic and fry for 2 - 3 minutes longer.
4. Prepare the brown gravy and add to the onion/apple mixture. Stir in the diced tomatoes with liquid, black pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, worcestershire sauce, and dijon mustard. Stir until smooth and evenly combined. Bring to a boil over high heat, add sausages, cover and reduce heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has thickened for about 30 minutes. CCP – cook to an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C held for at least 15 seconds.
5. At point of service, serve three sausage pieces per serving along with sauce.

Suggested Accompaniments

Serve on a bed of steamed rice or mashed potatoes with buttered green beans/green vegetable; may garnish with fresh or dried thyme (sides not included in nutritional information).

Nutritional Info per 260 g/9 oz