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How to cook frozen sausages
When cooking frozen precooked sausages the focus is on reheating the sausages until they are piping hot with an internal temperature of 71℃.. When cooking raw sausages from frozen it's important to ensure the meat is cooked to 71℃, to eliminate harmful bacteria completely. Thicker sausages will always take longer to cook than thinner ones so don’t rely upon guesswork. Whether you’re cooking raw or precooked frozen sausages, always use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature reaches 71℃. Alternatively cut one in half to confirm the meat is no longer pink.
Cooking frozen raw sausage
Cooking frozen raw sausages is quick and easy in the oven and air fryer resulting in deliciously juicy golden brown snags. If you don’t have access to either appliance you can cook them in water on the hob but will need to fry them in hot oil to add the desired colour and flavour. Follow these guidelines for perfectly cooked sausages every time.
| Appliance | Method | Pros | Cons |
| Hob | Place sausages in a large pan of water and slowly bring to a boil before separating any sausages stuck together. Cover then simmer for 15 minutes until the internal temperature is 71℃ | Boiling in water is the fastest method of cooking frozen raw sausages | Results in an anaemic, bland sausage which will benefit from drying and browning in hot oil in a frying pan afterwards |
| Air Fryer | Preheat the air fryer to 200℃. Place sausages slightly apart and cook for 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Check the internal temperature is 71℃. | Air frying is the quickest most economical method of cooking frozen raw sausages. Results in delicious brown sausages | Limited space |
| Oven | Preheat oven to 200℃. Place sausages on a lined baking sheet and cook for 10 minutes when you can separate any stuck together. Brush with oil then bake for 20 minutes, turning frequently, until they reach an internal temperature of 71℃. | Oven baking is the easiest method of cooking frozen raw sausages, resulting in deliciously brown, juicy sausages. This is the method caterers use to cook large volumes. | Slower method. Risk of overcooking and the sausages bursting resulting in a loss of juiciness |
Cooking precooked frozen sausages
Precooked sausages have been cooked completely for your convenience but still need reheating before they can be eaten.
If you have a bag of precooked sausages in the freezer and want to cook them quickly the best method is to place the sausages in a pan of boiling water, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until they are piping hot with an internal temperature of 71℃. They will look and taste much nicer if you then dry them, brush with oil and brown on the BBQ, in a frying pan or under the grill for 5 minutes.
Precooked frozen sausages can also be added directly to soups and casseroles where they will reheat in the liquid.
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