Sausage & Peppers
What is Bell Pepper?
Pronounced /bel PEP-er/
Definition
Bell peppers are sweet, thick-walled peppers and the most common choice for sausage and peppers.
Green peppers taste grassier and slightly bitter; red, yellow and orange are riper and sweeter. Many cooks use a mix for color.
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Can you make sausage and peppers with chicken sausage?
Yes. Chicken and turkey Italian sausage are much leaner, so add two tablespoons of olive oil to the pan, cook over medium-low, pull them at 165°F, and finish everything together with a splash of stock so the peppers carry the moisture the meat does not.