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Michelin-starred chef reveals how to cook the perfect sausage

Who doesn't love a good sausage? Whether it be a fry-up, hotdog, or bangers and mash, Brits simply adore them. But according to Michelin-starred chef, Jeff Baker most of us are cooking them wrong.

The Executive Development Chef at Farmison & Co, who is so experienced he has even cooked for the Queen, has given us some pointers on how to cook the perfect sausage, while revealing some of the most common mistakes. So without further ado, here are Jeff's tips on how to cook the perfect sausage, reports The Daily Star.

How to cook the perfect sausage:

1. Remove the sausage from the chiller 20 minutes before cooking

This helps the sausage to cook evenly and prevents the skin from splitting when it is confronted with heat.

2. Pop your sausages in the pan

Use a heavy based non-stick frying pan, place on a low to medium heat.

3. Add a teaspoon of duck or goose fat to the pan

Then swirl around until the base is fully coated then tip away any excess fat.

4. Place the sausages in the pan, making sure they are not touching each other and keep on a constant heat

Turning them regularly ensures the sausages get a rich golden colour. Jeff recommends 10 to 12 minutes for a traditional thick sausage.

5. Rest the sausages before serving

Once cooked the sausage will be firm to touch, with an internal temperature of 70°C. The secret now is to let the sausages rest for a few minutes, just like you would a steak allowing the meat to relax, giving you a tender, juicy sausage.

Changing your cooking habits can be difficult, especially if you believe your way of cooking is the best. With that being said, if you choose not to follow Jeff's tutorial to the letter, we doubt it will be the end of the world.

Despite this, the professional foodie urges home cooks to avoid making simple errors.

Mistakes people make when cooking sausages

1. Pricking the skins when cooking quality sausages with high meat content and natural skins

This can cause juices will run out and you'll end up with a dry tasteless sausage.

2. Never deep fry

Doing so can make the skin tough and the sausage dry.

3. Do not bake your sausages

While this seems like the healthy option, it does not provide the fry-up experience that pan cooking does. Baking prevents the exterior from developing that lovely umami taste we all crave.

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