Grilled Italian Sausage with Sweet ‘n Sour Peppers

minutes

15 minutes

Take the big flavor of Johnsonville® Italian Sausage and add bell peppers, almonds, raisins, onions, Italian dressing and pineapple for flavors elevated to the next level.

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2 packages
(19 ounces) JOHNSONVILLE® Fresh Italian Mild Sausage Links
3 tablespoons
slivered almonds
1/4 cup
raisins
3 tablespoons
apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons
sugar
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1/8 teaspoon
ground black pepper
2 medium
green bell peppers, quartered and seeded
2 medium
red bell peppers, quartered and seeded
1 medium
red onion, wedge cut
1 tablespoon
Bertolli® Classico Olive Oil
3 tablespoons
Italian salad dressing
1
roll prepared polenta, cut 1/2-inch rounds or pineapple, cut ½-inch rounds

In a small skillet, cook and stir almonds over medium-low heat until golden; about 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in raisins; remove from heat and let stand for 1 minute.
Carefully stir in the vinegar, sugar, salt and black pepper.
Return to medium-low heat, cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; about 2 minutes and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine peppers and onions; drizzle with oil and toss gently to coat.
Grill sausage according to package directions. Grill vegetables uncovered until tender; about for 15 minutes. Turning veggies halfway through grilling.
While sausages and vegetables are grilling, brush slices of polenta or pineaple with Italian dressing; grill on each side until golden; about 2 minutes.
Return grilled vegetables to large bowl; add almond mixture and toss gently to coat.
Arrange sausage on a large platter with the grilled polenta or pineapple and vegetable mixture.