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Salt and Pepper Sausage
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Salty Sizzle: Salt and Pepper Sausage Recipe Mastery

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sausage
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Yes, the oil is non-negotiable, yes, you’ll thank me later.
  • Halve or slice the sausage into bite-sized coins or rounds. It’s your call, just keep things even so they cook evenly.
  • Place the sausage in the hot oil. Let it sear untouched for 2–3 minutes until a brown crust forms, then flip.
  • Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder over the sausages. Stir to coat all sides. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little zing.
  • Cook 4–6 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are golden and cooked through. They should reach a safe internal temp without turning into gum. Remove from heat.
  • Finish with a light dusting of extra pepper and a scatter of fresh parsley. Serve immediately.