Isernio’s Sausage should be handled like other fresh meats.  If you don't use immediately, wrap tightly and store in freezer.

Grill, broil, bake or pan brown Isernio’s Sausage for best results.

Note:  No matter what cooking method is used, it is important to know that the sausages will continue to cook up to an additional 5° - 10°F after they are removed from the heat source.  The trick is to remove the sausages from the heat source at least 5°F prior to the final cooking temperature goal.

Isernio's suggests this fool proof method of cooking sausage properly every time.

This method does not rob the sausage of taste or texture, and allows it to be finished in a pan, oven or on a grill. We recommend pre-cooking only to 130°F –140°F, as the sausages will continue to cook, allowing you to achieve the ultimate goal of 150°F -155°F internal temperature without drying them out. Do not cook them any more; take thermometer readings if unsure.

Bring a skillet of water large enough to immerse your sausages, to a boil. Lower uncooked sausages into boiling water, place the lid on and immediately turn heat off. Let sausages sit in the hot water for approximately 7 minutes. Drain the water and wipe out the skillet, if you’re using the same skillet to brown the sausages. This method will guarantee the inside of your sausages will be cooked, when pan browning or grilling. Pan brown, grill or immediately submerge in an ice bath (bowl filled with ice & water) to halt cooking and store in zip lock bags in the refrigerator. For a quick meal, simply brown on each side in an oiled skillet.

When pan browning or grilling, the chicken sausage should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. The pork sausage should be cooked to an internal temperature of
155°F.

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