Grilled Salchichas

Grilled Salchichas

Meat & PoultrySalchichas a la parrilla
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Cooking goal

Recommended
Tiempo total
18 min
Cook at
160°F
Internal temp
160°F
Pull at
155°F
Cocción
12–18 min

Expect ~5°F rise while resting

Servings

4

  • 6 lb Sausage
  • Salt
  • Olive Oil

Gas Grill

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep Sausages for the Grill

    Optional: poach thick fresh sausages (bratwurst, Italian) in 3 parts beer to 1 part water for 4–5 minutes over medium heat to partially cook through and cut flare-up risk. Skip poaching and plan for longer grill time if preferred. Pat dry, drain on a rack. Lightly brush all sides with neutral oil before grilling. Charcoal: light chimney, wait for gray ash on coals. Gas: preheat on medium-high at least 10 minutes. Clean and oil the grate just before cooking.

  2. 2

    Asa las Salchichas

    Configura la parrilla para calor directo medio-alto. Para carbón, mantén una zona más fresca lista para llamas. Coloca salchichas engrasadas en el lado caliente. Preescalfadas: 4–6 min por lado, volteando una vez. Rota 90° después de 2 min en cada lado para marcas de celosía. Crudas a parrilla: 7–10 min por lado, volteando ocasionalmente. Salchichas ahumadas en rodajas o partidas: 6–8 min total, volteando para marcar todos los lados. Tiempo total: 12–18 min dependiendo del grosor y temperatura inicial. Método indirecto: mueve al lado más fresco, cubre con rejillas abiertas, 20–30 min, voltea una vez, hasta que el centro marque 160°F. Si ocurren llamas, mueve salchichas a la zona más fresca inmediatamente. No presiones hacia abajo. Mantén la tapa cerrada tanto como sea posible.

  3. 3

    Check Doneness, Rest, and Serve

    Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest sausage — it should read 160°F. No thermometer? Push a metal skewer into the center; it should feel hot when withdrawn. Casing should be crisp, browned, and may split slightly. Transfer to a plate and rest at least 3 minutes before cutting or serving. Cutting too early causes juices to run out and leaves sausages dry. Serve with mustard, relish, or your preferred condiments.

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