Maybe you burn the first batch. That’s fine. You’re human. Burned sausage tastes like regret and char. Do not serve it to guests. Eat it alone in the kitchen while watching cat videos. Learn. Apologize to the pan.
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Maybe they split open and look like little boats. That’s okay. You didn’t poke them enough. Or the heat was too high. Call them “rustic.” Everyone loves rustic food.
Maybe the fat smokes up your kitchen. Open a window. Wave a towel. That smell is your ancestors approving of your choices. Also, it’s a convenient excuse to say your kitchen is “developing character.”
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Take them out. Let them rest for two minutes. No, you cannot eat them yet. Patience, young grasshopper. Resting keeps the juices inside. If you cut now, you weep.
Serve with mustard. Mustard is sausage’s best friend. It’s spicy, bold, and doesn't judge. Add sauerkraut if you’re feeling European. Or put them in a bun. Or eat them with your hands over the sink. That’s acceptable behavior.
Leftovers? Cold sausage is a breakfast miracle. Slice them and toss into scrambled eggs. You will feel like a genius. You will also feel full.
