How to Grill Frozen Sausages

Once in a while, you had to postpone cooking a recipe because some of your food is frozen in a freezer.

You may also have forgotten to remove food from the refrigerator before cooking. However, you don’t have to worry because you can still cook frozen foods and get incredible results.

Can you grill frozen sausages? Yes, you can cook frozen sausages on a grill. They will still taste great and juicy. All it takes is proper preparation and cooking.

And it’s what this post is all about. It also answers some of the questions about frozen sausages.

Cooking Frozen Sausages on a Grill

Below is a guide with 4 steps on how to grill frozen sausages.

A. Thaw frozen sausages

The first step of cooking frozen sausages on a grill is to thaw them. It’s one of the critical steps you must never miss. Below are the various ways you can do it:

Thaw/defrost in a microwave

If you’re in a hurry to cook, using a microwave is the quickest way to thaw frozen sausages. Place the frozen sausages on a plate and set your microwave at defrost setting. It should take approximately four minutes.

However, this isn’t the best thawing method because it dries out the sausages.

Thaw in the refrigerator

Thawing using a refrigerator takes longer than using a microwave. It takes about 24 hours.

How do you do it anyway? Place the frozen sausages you plan to grill in a refrigerator at least a day before cooking them.

It’s best to thaw meats (including sausages) in a refrigerator because it goes slowly and doesn’t pose food to developing harmful bacteria before using it.

Thaw using running water

Thawing frozen sausages using frozen water is a quick and simple process. Start by cleaning your sink and place your sausages over there.

Then open the tap and let the water keep running as it thaws the sausages. If you’re using running water, this process takes about 15 minutes. However, you can still use water, but it takes relatively longer.

Also, ensure you turn the sausages often to speed up the thawing process.

Open-air thawing

Another thawing alternative is leaving frozen sausages on the kitchen counter on a thawing board and allowing them to thaw at room temperature. It’s also a faster process, but you need to be cautious not to leave the sausages for long.

When food is thawed through this technique and left for long without cooking, it can easily encourage the growth of harmful bacteria.

B. Preheat the grill

Preheating your grill is the second while cooking frozen or fresh sausages. It takes about 10-15 minutes and over medium heat.

Medium heat allows you to grill the sausages evenly without overcooking.

Additionally, it’s recommended you grill frozen sausages over indirect heat. It fairly cooks both the outside and inside of the sausage; thus, you’ll be eating safe food.

C. Cook under low-medium heat

You should cook your sausages for about 15 minutes and under low heat. Also, ensure you flip your sausages halfway through the cooking time for thorough cooking.

D. Utilize a meat thermometer

You should check the internal temperature of your grilled food before removing it from the grill. It helps you determine whether it has attained the proper doneness.

For the best results, always utilize a meat thermometer.

Grilled sausages should attain an internal temperature of about 160 degrees F before removing it from the grill.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I defrost frozen sausages quickly?

The easiest and quickest way to defrost frozen sausages is by thawing in an oven. It takes about 5 minutes. Another way is thawing using running water from a tap in a sink.

How long can frozen sausages sit out?

Frozen sausages can be left for a maximum of 2 hours before harmful bacteria start growing rapidly. If it’s left out more than the above period (2 hours), it’s not suitable for consumption and should be discarded.

How long do frozen sausages last in a fridge or freezer?

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the best quality sausages last two months in a freezer.

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