Vintner's Red Wine Sausage Bath

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People think that red wine is good for the body, but we know that it does wonders for Johnsonville Italian Sausage. Try this bath when you want to class up your meal even more.

  • Servings: 10
  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Cook: 30 minutes

Vintner's Red Wine Sausage Bath

What you need

  • 1lb.
    sliced bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 8oz.
    fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1
    bell pepper, sliced
  • 2
    shallots or small onions, sliced
  • 3cloves
    garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1750 ml
    red wine
  • 1bunch
    fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 2pkgs.
    (19 oz. each) Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage Links
  • Large12-in. x 9-in.
    heavy-duty disposable foil pan

Preparation

  • 1
    Preheat grill to medium-low.
  • 2
    Place a large heavy-duty disposable foil pan on the grill; add bacon. Cook bacon until crisp, stirring often.
  • 3
    Add the mushrooms, peppers, shallots and garlic; cook and stir until tender.
  • 4
    Add the wine, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • 5
    Add sausage and cover pan with foil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into sausage reads 160°F.
  • 6
    Remove sausage from the pan. Grill links until browned; return to pan.
  • 7
    Discard thyme and bay leaves.
  • 8
    Cover pan and keep warm.

Vintner's Red Wine Sausage Bath