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

Prep Time

    •    Prep time: 10 minutes
    •    Cook time: 15 minutes
    •    Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

    •    1/4 tsp salt
    •    2 tbsps sugar
    •    1 tbsp olive oil
    •    1/4 cup raisins
    •    3 tbsps slivered almonds
    •    3 tbsps apple cider vinegar
    •    1/8 tsp ground black pepper
    •    3 tbsps Italian salad dressing
    •    1 medium red onion, wedge cut
    •    2 packages (about 19 ounces) sausages
    •    2 medium red bell peppers, quartered and seeded
    •    2 medium green bell peppers, quartered and seeded
    •    1 roll prepared polenta, cut 1/2 inch rounds or pineapple, cut 1/2 inch rounds

Method

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

This great family recipe is thanks to Johnsonville at https://www.johnsonville.com/recipe/grilled-italian-sausage-with-sweet-sour-peppers.html