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Sweet Sausage, Onion and Pepper Skewers

Name: Sweet Sausage, Onion and Pepper Skewers
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 10 sweet Italian sausages (about 1 3/4 pounds); 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large red onion, cut into 3/4-inch wedges, layers separated; California Harissa; Mint Yogurt Sauce

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The sausages are wonderful with the intense dark-red condiment harissa as well as the charmoula that accompanies the halibut skewers. Almost any sausages can be used in this recipe; spicy lamb merguez are especially tasty.Plus: More Grilling Recipes and Tips

By

Suzanne Goin

Updated on May 23, 2017

Sweet Sausage, Onion and Pepper Skewers — Photo: © Reed Davis

Active Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Yield:

10

Ingredients

10 sweet Italian sausages (about 1 3/4 pounds)
2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 3/4-inch wedges, layers separated
California Harissa
Mint Yogurt Sauce

Directions

Light a grill or preheat the broiler. In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the sausages over moderate heat just until firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. Slice each sausage diagonally into 4 equal pieces.
Divide the sausages and peppers and thread them onto 10 long bamboo skewers with 1 or 2 onion pieces each, alternating the ingredients and beginning and ending with the sausage. Arrange the skewers on a large platter and brush with 1/4 cup of the harissa.
Grill the skewers over a medium-hot fire or broil for about 8 minutes, until the sausage is cooked through and the peppers and onion are tender and slightly charred. Serve with bowls of the remaining harissa and the Mint Yogurt Sauce.

Make Ahead

The uncooked skewers can be refrigerated overnight.