How do you update a classic? In this case, the sausage is braised whole. It stays incredibly juicy and tender. A whole habanero pepper is dropped into the braise to add heat. Tartness comes from apple cider vinegar. The secret ingredient to calm everything down and bring the dish together is sugar.
Package of 5 or 6 sweet Italian sausages
1 red pepper, chopped to bite-sized pieces
1 yellow pepper, chopped to bite-sized pieces
1 white onion, peeled and sliced
1 large can crushed tomatoes
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 habanero pepper, pierced with a knife on all sides
2 big handfuls of fresh, chopped parsley
3 bay leaves
Put everything, except the parsley, in a big pot and simmer for 45 minutes, covered. Add the parsley during the last 15 minutes and continue to simmer for 15 more minutes, uncovered. Remove the habanero pepper and bay leaves.
Serve over yellow rice.
For the yellow rice: Put 1 cup of good old Carolina long-grained rice in a pot. Add a tablespoon of butter, one teaspoon of turmeric, a pinch of salt and a pinch of saffron.
Add 1-3/4 cups water, bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
No comments:
Post a Comment