Description
These delicious grilled Italian sausage sandwiches combine smoky, charred sausages with a vibrant olive and giardiniera relish and a zesty lemon basil aioli, perfect for summer cookouts and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Sausage Sandwich
- 4 links Fresh Italian Sausage (hot or mild) (Turkey sausage is a great lighter substitute.)
- 4 rolls Brioche Hot Dog Rolls (Whole-grain or gluten-free options work perfectly.)
Relish
- 1 cup Castelvetrano Olives (Use green olives if Castelvetrano are unavailable.)
- 1 cup Giardiniera (This can be bought or easily made at home.)
Aioli
- 1/2 cup High-Quality Mayonnaise (Consider Greek yogurt for a lighter option.)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (Parsley can substitute if basil isn’t available.)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Lime can substitute if needed.)
- 1 clove Garlic (Skip if you prefer softer flavor.)
- to taste Kosher Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- optional Capers (Briny touch if desired.)
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat the grill for indirect cooking, about 15 minutes on high heat for gas grills or 30 minutes for charcoal.
- Prepare Relish: Prepare the relish by processing Castelvetrano olives and giardiniera until finely chopped but slightly chunky. Set aside.
- Cook Sausages (First Stage): Place sausages on the cooler side of the grill and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 150°F.
- Cook Sausages (Second Stage): Move sausages to the hot side and grill for an additional 2–3 minutes per side until charred and temperature reaches 160°F.
- Toast Rolls: Spritz brioche rolls with cooking spray and toast on the grill for about 1 minute.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Assemble the sandwiches by placing grilled sausages in toasted rolls, topping with relish and aioli.
Notes
- Turkey sausage is a great lighter substitute.
- Whole-grain or gluten-free options work perfectly for rolls.
- Use green olives if Castelvetrano are unavailable.
- Giardiniera can be bought or easily made at home.
- Consider Greek yogurt for a lighter aioli option.
- Parsley can substitute if basil isn’t available.
- Lime can substitute lemon juice if needed.
- Skip garlic if you prefer softer flavor.
- Optional capers add a briny touch if desired.
