Is it okay to slow cook sausage casserole without pan frying the sausages?

We haven't got an oven/hob at the moment due to kitchen refurbishments and I'm currently slow cooking sausage casserole in a 2.5L slow cooker. There's about 6-8 thick sausages in there all cut up into quarters and mixed into the casserole.

It's been on high for around 5 hours now and I was wondering if the sausages would be edible? They're 97% pork Debbie & Andrews sausages (more info HERE)

slow-cooking sausages

Best Answer

There's no health issue here, the sausages will be cooked enough to be safe. The reason you fry off the sausages first is that you make the casings more edible, get flavor from maillard reactions and browning, and maybe get rid of some of the fat (if you discard the fat that comes out of the sausages that is).

I'm thinking that the sausage casings could end up being a bit soggy, however that depends on several factors and you'll probably get a good result. Worst case is you don't eat the sausage casings.

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Should I cook sausages before putting in slow cooker?

The slow-cooker will poach your sausages very effectively if you add them without this step, but the end result will be fattier. For the best of both worlds, poach your sausages, then brown them briefly in a very hot pan for maximum flavor.

Can sausages go in slow cooker raw?

Can you put raw sausages in the slow cooker? Yes, you can most definitely put raw sausages in the slow cooker. However, they will pack in more flavour if seared first. Searing caramelises the surface which adds a lot of body to the dish.

How do I cook sausage without a pan?

Three steps to perfect sausages

To ensure the sausages cook through without the outside burning, poach in simmering water for 8 minutes. Drain. ...

To make them golden, cook in a frying pan over medium heat until light brown. Don't pierce or they can become dry. ...

Increase heat to high.

Can I cook sausages in the oven instead of the frying pan?

The oven does most of the work for you. Preheat your oven to around 350 F. While it's heating up, prepare a baking tray or grill, and place the sausages on it, spread apart with plenty of space between them. Cook the sausages in the oven for around 20 minutes, turning them halfway so they brown evenly.

Gordon Ramsay's Sausage Hotpot

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