Cut & Cure
What is Insaccati?
Pronounced /in-sah-KAH-tee/
Definition
Insaccati are "bagged" meats — everything stuffed into a casing, from fresh sausage to salami.
The category covers fresh (salsiccia), dry-cured (salame), and cooked (mortadella) products.
Natural hog casings, soaked and rinsed, are what give a homemade fresh sausage its snap.
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How do you grill sausage and peppers?
Set up two heat zones. Grill Italian sausages over indirect heat for 10 to 12 minutes, then finish over direct heat for 3 to 4 minutes to crisp the casing. Cook peppers and onions in a grill basket over direct heat for 10 to 12 minutes, tossing twice.