Balsamic Sausage & Peppers

“Hey, Henry, hurry up, will ya?  My mother’s gonna make some fried peppers and sausage for us.”

My husband reminds me of this Goodfellas quote every time I make sausage and peppers.  A good Italian meal, he says.  Indeed it is.  This is my Sausage and Peppers for the Balsamic Lover.

This is a meal that I keep super simple.  All you need is a good Italian sausage, a few peppers (add more if you’d like), a large onion, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  That’s it.  Chop the peppers, onions and sausage to your size preference.  I like to get a taste of everything in each bite, so I don’t chop the peppers or onions into too large of pieces.  I prefer bigger chunks of sausage, I usually cut them into 3″-4″ pieces.  I cook everything in a dutch oven until the onions and peppers are melt in your mouth tender.  (If you prefer more crisp to your veggies then you’ll have to revamp the process a bit.)  Reduce the liquid and serve.  Really, how much easier can that get.

I serve this with a salad and lots of crusty bread.  Simple, delicious and tons of flavor.  I will admit, it’s not the prettiest of dishes – but one bite and that will all be forgotten.  There’s something so rewarding about an enjoyable meal made with just a handful of basic ingredients.

I love this meal!  Sausage, peppers, onions and the sweet bite from the balsamic vinegar – yum!  I hope you try it out some time soon.  Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Cooking!

-Amanda-

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Balsamic Sausage & Peppers

A delicious meal of sausage, peppers & onions with a sweet bite of balsamic vinegar. Simply made with just a handful of basic ingredients.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time50 mins

Total Time1 hr 5 mins

Course: Pork, vegeatbles

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 4 -6 servings

Author: Amanda

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 large bell peppers chopped - I use a combo of green, red & orange (or whatever is on sale)
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2 pounds good Italian Sausage cut into 3"-4" pieces
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

• In a dutch oven or large skillet, heat up oil over medium-high heat.
• Add sausage, lightly brown on both sides.
• Add peppers and onions, stir.
• Saute for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add balsamic, stir.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 -25 minutes, or until sausage is cooked and veggies are melt in your mouth tender.
• Remove lid, turn heat up to medium-high and saute, stirring often, until liquid has reduced to your liking, about 5-10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let dish rest for a few minutes before serving.
• I serve this with a salad and lots of fresh crusty bread. Enjoy : )