The Ultimate Grilled Sausage and Pepper Sandwich (Heroes)
A classic sausage and pepper hero sandwich prepared entirely on the grill. A large Italian pork sausage ring is grilled alongside planks of red and yellow bell peppers and slices of sweet onion, all basted with a balsamic vinaigrette. The grilled sausage and vegetables are then piled into toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese and drizzled with the remaining vinaigrette for a complete, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (includes skewer soaking time)
- Yield: 4 heroes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 4 planks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 4 planks
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings
- One 1 1/2-pound Italian pork sausage ring (cheese and parsley flavor recommended)
- Four 6-to-8-inch hoagie rolls, split
- 8 slices provolone cheese (about 6 ounces)
Instructions
- In a small jar with a lid, combine 1/3 cup olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, oregano, crushed garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and several grinds of pepper. Shake well to create the dressing.
- If using wooden skewers, soak two long skewers in water for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and brush the grates with oil.
- Brush the bell pepper planks and onion rings with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the prepared dressing.
- Insert the soaked skewers through the sausage ring in an ‘X’ shape to hold it together.
- Place the sausage ring in the middle of the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the underside is charred.
- Flip the sausage ring. Arrange the peppers and onion rings around the sausage on the grill.
- Continue to grill everything, turning the vegetables once, until the sausage is cooked through (5-6 more minutes) and the vegetables are crisp-tender and charred on the edges (about 4 minutes per side).
- As they finish cooking, transfer the sausage and vegetables to a cutting board.
- Brush the cut sides of the hoagie rolls with olive oil and place them cut-side down on the grill until toasted, about 1 minute.
- Flip the rolls and place 2 slices of provolone cheese on each one. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, until the cheese just begins to melt.
- To assemble: Remove the skewers from the sausage and cut the ring into four serving pieces. Place one piece on each roll.
- Cut the grilled peppers into strips, separate the onions into rings, and pile them on top of the sausage.
- Drizzle the heroes with the remaining dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using skewers to hold the sausage ring together makes it much easier to handle and flip on the grill.
- The balsamic vinaigrette serves as both a basting liquid for the vegetables and a final dressing for the sandwich.
- Toasting the rolls on the grill adds great texture and flavor.
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