#1 most helpful tip
Use a digital thermometer pen and cook all sausages to 165F internal temperature. Everything else is simply your browning and texture preferences.
General notes
Digital thermometers are awesome
Cook sausages to an internal temperature of 165F. This is the magic number because it guarantees both safety and juiciness. Safety – As a rule FoodSafe states all ground meat be cooked to this temperature as no potential bacteria survives it. Juiciness – because Stapleton Sausages are lower in fat than the typical sausage you want to be mindful to not overcook them.
Flavor & texture by browning
Internal temperature is important but it’s not everything! Browning meat is nearly as critical for a great experience – it’s how you enhance flavor and get great texture. The skill of cooking meat beautifully is arriving at your desired internal temperature with the kind of browning you prefer. This is also the most fun part of cooking meat – so play around with different methods and find out what you like!
Thawing sausages
Technically you can cook sausages from frozen but pre-thawing is strongly recommended. Cooking frozen meat you run the risk of overcooking the exterior before the center of the meat reaches 165F. Efficient thawing tip – submerge sealed package of sausages in room temperature water until sausages are soft enough to bend in the middle.
Oils and pans to use
Panfrying with oil – Whenever applying oil directly to a hot pan use a high heat oil (like Avocado or Coconut) to avoid the bitterness of burnt oil. Best pans to use – Anything high quality really, but we prefer cast iron pans as they hold a steady heat. Quality Stainless Steel pans are great too.
Cooking methods
BBG & Grill
Preheat your BBQ and grill over direct heat on medium-low, turning as needed. If pre-thawed, it should take approximately 12 to 14 minutes to fully cook (165F internal temperature).
Pan-fry
After preheating your pan to medium heat add a small amount of oil and cook, turning as needed. If pre-thawed, it should take approximately 12 to 14 minutes to fully cook (165F internal temperature).
Pan-Fry – quick method
Place frozen sausages in 1/2″ of water and cover pan til water boils (or until internal temperature of sausages reach 130F). Drain water, add a little oil and brown sausages, until they reach 165F internal temperature, turning as needed.
Oven
Preheat oven to 350F placing baking sheet on middle oven rack, turning half way. If pre-thawed, it should take approximately 25-30 minutes to fully cook (165F internal temperature).
Product list and nutrition facts
Discover the variety of gourmet sausages and donairs Stapleton offers.
Products
Brenden Lochhead | Customer
“I’ve been obsessed with Stapleton sausages for 3+ years now. Most sausages on the market currently are highly processed, a negligible source of protein and very high in fat. Stapleton has managed to do a lean sausage, with a high protein content that isn’t dry or lacking flavor. A rare feat. My favorite by far is pork and apple, if you haven’t tried with your morning pancakes yet you are seriously missing out. The Spanish chorizo and Mediterranean lamb are also to die for.”
Annie Tasaka | Owner and head nutrition coach for PowerUp Nutrition
“I’m a health conscious mother of two who insists on wholesome food with real ingredients for my family and my expectations were exceeded when I found Stapleton Sausages. They’re unbelievably delicious, low fat, high protein and have flavors for every kind of meal. Also, I’m celiac and they’re 100% gluten free so that’s a nice bonus too. My whole family loves them and we’ve told so many friends about them!”
Sandi O’Brien | Independent Epicure consultant | celiac
“As a Registered Dietitian and a mom I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, ingredients, flavor and nutrition profile for Stapleton Sausages. We love supporting this local, small business! It’s definitely a product that I recommend and eat in my own home!”
Jenn Messina | Dietitian