How to successfully cook andouillette?

Tasty charcuterie made from pork casings, the andouillette is our cute sin! To never miss its cooking, we give you some valuable advice.

- How to cook an andouillette in the pan?

Cooking andouillette in a pan is a must: it is very simple and brings a real plus. Choose a large skillet in which you will add a knob of butter. Brown the andouillette (previously pierced) on all sides for 5 minutes then cook over a lower heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Place a lid on the pan for the last 5 minutes of cooking.

To make andouillettes with mustard sauce, mix 20 cl of semi-thick fresh cream with a tablespoon of old-fashioned mustard or strong mustard, according to your taste. Add this sauce to the pan and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Serve hot with a carrot salad or a potato en papillote.

- How to cook an andouillette on the barbecue?

Vary the recipes to make your barbecue more original! It is quite possible to cook the andouillette on the barbecue. The grilled sausage is a real delight and will delight gourmets! To cook your andouillette, you will need good embers, but not too hot. Place the grill above the brazier to heat it up. Brush the andouillettes with a little oil and prick them beforehand to prevent them from bursting under the effect of the heat.

It then takes 15-20 minutes to cook the andouillettes, turning them regularly. Serve them with a macaroni salad, or why not try a grilled andouillette with lentils?

- How to cook an andouillette in the oven?

Change the recipe by trying cooking sausage in the oven! Very simple too, just choose a dish that can go in the oven. Make a bed of chopped onions in the bottom, then place the andouillettes in it, pierced beforehand and, if possible, browned in the pan on all sides. Sprinkle them with 12 cl of white wine. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20-25 minutes.

If you did not brown the sausage before cooking in the oven, add 5 minutes of cooking time (30 minutes in all) and finish with 1 to 2 minutes under the broiler to brown the skin.

- With what to accompany an andouillette?

Cooking the andouillette leads us to the question of the most appropriate accompaniment to bring out all its flavor. Of course, we love sausage with fries or homemade mashed potatoes. But if you want to avoid the pounds, opt for a vegetable tian, much lighter in terms of calories, but still tasty.

They can also be served with tomato rice or pan-fried green beans and peas.