Roasted Sausage and Grapes (Print Version)

Italian sausages roasted with sweet grapes and onions for a savory-sweet combination that's simple yet elegant.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb Italian sausages (mild or spicy, pork or chicken)

→ Produce

02 - 3 cups seedless red grapes, washed and stems removed
03 - 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into wedges

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasoning

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - In a large baking dish or sheet pan, combine grapes, red onion wedges, olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Nestle the sausages among the grapes and onions.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping sausages halfway through, until sausages are browned and cooked through and grapes are caramelized.
05 - Serve hot, spooning the roasted grapes and onions over the sausages.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough for guests but requires almost no effort beyond tossing everything on a pan.
  • The grapes caramelize into jammy bursts of sweetness that balance the richness of the sausage perfectly.
  • You only need one pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
  • It works beautifully with whatever sausage you have on hand, making it endlessly adaptable.
02 -
  • Don't skip flipping the sausages halfway through or they'll brown unevenly and one side will stay pale.
  • If your grapes start to dry out, add a splash of water or balsamic vinegar to the pan to keep things glossy and prevent sticking.
  • Make sure your oven is fully preheated; a lukewarm oven will steam the grapes instead of caramelizing them.
03 -
  • Add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the pan before roasting for a sweet-tart glaze that intensifies as it caramelizes.
  • Use a large enough pan so the grapes and sausages aren't crowded, or they'll steam instead of roast.
  • Let the dish rest for a couple of minutes after it comes out of the oven so the juices redistribute and the flavors settle.
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