Hot Links Recipes

PENNE WITH CAJUN HOT LINKS AND CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• In saute pan over high heat, add olive oil and hot links. Sear links until browned. Add the shrimp and cook until pink. Lower heat to medium. Then add cream, 3/4 of the Chipotle Sauce, salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta and the cheese. Toss to combine.
• Serve in pasta bowl and garnish with diced tomato, scallions, more sauce, if desired, and grated Parmesan.
• Combine all ingredients in blender, puree, cover and refrigerate.

SMOKED HOT LINKS

Steps:

• If you're using sausage casings, the day before you plan to stuff the sausage, rinse the casings under cold water inside and out. Prepare a solution of 1 cup water to 1 capful of cider vinegar. Soak the casings in the solution overnight.
• In a large bowl, mix the pork with the garlic, sage, parsley, salt, fennel, oregano, thyme, pepper, and cayenne. Stir. If using casings, mix in the ice water if the meat mixture is too dry to stuff into the casings.
• Stuff the sausage mixture into the casings or make into loaves, sticks, or patties. If you're making sticks, links, or logs, it helps to use plastic wrap to form the meat into the desired shape. Hang stuffed casings for at least an hour in a cool, dry place and then refrigerate at least overnight but for no more than 5 days before using. Sticks, links, or logs can be cooked immediately.
• You can fry, smoke, or grill the sausage as desired.

HOT LINK SAUSAGE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice each sausage in four slices lengthwise.
• Slice each French roll to open without cutting all the way through.
• Top each roll with four slices of the sausage.
• Place a slice of mozzarella cheese over the sausage.
• Place the sandwich on a baking sheet.
• Place into a preheated 350 degree oven. cook sandwiches until the cheese and bread browns.
• Remove the sandwiches and top with thinly sliced pickles and tomatoes.
• Enjoy, these are addictive.

OTIS BOYD'S FAMOUS HOT LINK SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Mix the meats with the spices.
• For sausage links, attach 2 1/4-inch sausage casings to the stuffer nozzle.
• on a hand meat grinder.
• Stuff the casings to the desired length, cut the links, and secure the ends with.
• string.
• Barbecue at 225 deg F for 2 hours or slow-smoke at 185deg F for 4 hours.
• For sausage patties,form the meat mixture into a roll and cover with wax paper. Slice the roll into patties and peel off the.
• wax paper. Patties can be fried or grilled.

HOT MUSTARD AND HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large heatproof bowl, whisk mustard powder with ¼ cup very hot water until well combined; let stand 5 minutes. (The heat of the water will activate and release the mustard's spicy flavor.) Add honey, soy sauce, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt, and whisk to combine. Reserve half of the sauce in a small bowl for basting.
• On a rimmed sheet tray, combine carrots, potatoes and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season with salt and pepper, toss to evenly coat, and spread in an even layer.
• Rub chicken with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Add to the large bowl with the sauce and toss to evenly coat, then arrange on top of the vegetables.
• Roast until vegetables are tender and chicken is golden and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Divide chicken and vegetables among plates and baste chicken all over with the remaining sauce. Pour sheet pan juices into a small bowl and skim off any excess fat.
• Spoon over pan juices, garnish with scallions and serve with lemon wedges.