Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Smoked Sausage and Onions with Cucumber Tomato Salad

Since Kenny and I moved into our new house we are able to cook meals outdoors easily. Kenny received a Big Green Egg Smoker as surprise birthday gift and we have been using it often to make dinner. Last night we decided to make everything outside... even the salad! The weather was too nice to be cooking indoors.

Ingredients:
4 Aidels Cajun Style Andouille Sausage (it's a little spicy FYI)
1/2 red onion sliced
1 beer (you will need just a splash)
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Olive oil
1 large cucumber (cut into fourths)
3-4 cups of cherry tomatoes (cut into fourths)
Dijon mustard or ketchup for dipping (optional)

1. Get the grill ready. While it's heating up cut the cucumbers and tomatoes. Place them in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and stir. The longer they marinate the better it tastes!



2. Slice the onion while the grill heats up. When the grill is hot put the sausages and onions in a cast iron skillet and season with salt and pepper. Then place the skillet on the grill.

3. This is the perfect time for a beverage... Cook the sausage and onion for about 5 minutes and add a splash of beer. Continue to cook 15-20 minutes. The timing will depend on how your grill cooks...we are still figuring ours out. Set the table and plate your food.

4. Enjoy!

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