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Ciabatta with Beer Sausages and Grilled Vegetables

17/11/2023

The Ciabatta with beer sausages (fresh pork sausages) and grilled vegetables is a flavorful sandwich that combines the rustic and genuine taste of meat and vegetables with the aroma of beer. Here’s how to prepare it.

Ingredients

  • 4 ciabatte (Italian slipper bread)
  • 4 beer sausages (fresh pork sausages)
  • 2 zucchinis
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 eggplant
  • 2 glasses of light beer
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Dried oregano (optional)
  • 1 clove of garlic

Preparation

  1. Start by cleaning the vegetables: wash the zucchinis, peppers, and eggplant. Cut the zucchinis into longitudinal slices, the peppers into strips, and the eggplant into round slices about half a centimeter thick.

  2. Grill the vegetables on a hot grill, lightly brushed with oil. Be careful to turn them only once to get nice charred streaks. When they are ready, set them aside and season with a bit of salt, pepper, and a drizzle of oil. If you like, you can add some dried oregano.

  3. In a large skillet, cook the sausages with a drizzle of oil and the clove of garlic. When they start to brown, deglaze with the beer and let the alcohol evaporate on high heat. Then, lower the flame and continue cooking until the sausages are cooked inside but still juicy. It is advisable to prick them in a few places with a toothpick before cooking to prevent them from swelling too much and bursting.

  4. Now take the ciabatte, cut them in half, and if you prefer, slightly warm them in the oven or on the grill.

  5. Assemble your sandwich: open the ciabatta, place the grilled vegetables, and then lay the beer-cooked sausage on top. If you like, you can add a sauce like mayonnaise, mustard, or ketchup to further enhance the flavor.

  6. Serve immediately, accompanied by a fresh beer or a drink of your choice.

Curiosity

Beer sausages are a variation of fresh sausage and are widely used in Italian cuisine, often starring in street food or rustic dishes. The pairing with beer is not only in cooking but also in tasting, as beer has the property of contrasting the rich and spirited taste of sausages.

Ciabatta with beer sausages and grilled vegetables