Thursday, May 28, 2009

Memorial Day

In what should be for all Americans, a reverent day, I celebrated a blessed day free from work. My offering to the family on this day was my semi-famous Italian sausage, an example of humble ingredients transformed by skill, nay artistry into a culinary delight. Okay, never mind that BS, this is a really easy, albeit time consuming way to wow your holiday guests.
Start out by dusting off your crock pot, and throw 2 huge sliced onions into it. Then add 2 green and 2 red peppers, sliced nicely, and a bit of garlic. For moisture you should put in a big can of crushed tomatoes, and some diced ones as well. What really amps this up is about a half a jar of salsa of your choice. Put in some pepper, a bit of Italian seasoning if available, toss in a three pound box of Italian sausage and cook on low for 4 or 5 hours. This is a summer dish, and you still need to use your grill. Slip the babies out of the sauce, and grill them until they are golden brown and bubbly inside, then put them back into the pot. After a half hour or so they will be done, leaving the grill open for burgers or whatever. Service is easy, just drop into a bun, and ladle the peppers and onions on top. These babies will melt in your mouth!