Cooking Eckrich smoked sausage in the oven is a simple and convenient method. Here's a step-by-step guide to doing it:
Ingredients:
- Eckrich smoked sausage
- Baking sheet or oven-safe dish
Instructions:
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it's hot and ready when you're ready to cook.
Prepare the sausage: If the Eckrich smoked sausage is pre-cooked, you can directly place it in the oven. If it's raw, you may want to pierce the sausages with a fork a few times to prevent them from bursting while cooking.
Arrange the sausages: Place the smoked sausages on a baking sheet or an oven-safe dish. Leave some space between each sausage to ensure even cooking.
Optional: Add vegetables or seasonings to the baking sheet if you want to cook the sausages with some extra flavors.
Cook in the oven: Put the baking sheet with the sausages into the preheated oven. Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the sausages reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the sausages, so it's best to use a meat thermometer to check their internal temperature.
Turn the sausages (optional): If you prefer a more even browning, you can flip the sausages halfway through the cooking time.
Serve: Once the sausages are fully cooked and have reached the desired internal temperature, take them out of the oven. Let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy: Eckrich smoked sausages cooked in the oven can be served on their own, sliced and used in various dishes, or served with your favorite sides.
Remember to handle hot baking sheets and sausages carefully when removing them from the oven. Also, ensure the sausages are fully cooked to the recommended internal temperature for safe consumption.