Sausage and Onions on Polenta
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup polenta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound uncooked sausage
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- Pinch of kosher or sea salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
- While whisking, gradually pour the polenta into the water.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue whisking for an additional minute.
- Continue cooking for about 30 minutes, stirring every 5-10 minutes, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot.
- Remove the polenta from the heat when it is tender and creamy and has reached your desired thickness.
- While the polenta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil and then add the sausages.
- Cook for 5-10 minutes, turning occasionally until the sausage is cooked through.
- Remove the sausage from the skillet.
- Add the onions to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until soft.
- Slice the sausage and stir into the onions.
- Set aside.
- When the polenta has reached the desired texture, stir the salt and butter into the polenta until the butter is melted.
- Serve topped with the sausage and onions.
water, polenta, extravirgin olive oil, sausage, onion, kosher, unsalted butter
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sausage-and-onions-on-polenta (may not work)