Ale Braised Sausage

Not exactly gluten free because of the beer; try to find a gluten free beer.

Ingredients:
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 lb. kielbasa, sliced (make sure it’s gluten free, hormone-free, etc.)
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 cup ale
1/2 cup apple cider
3 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 Tbs. corn starch mixed with cold water (optional)

Directions:
In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the sausages and cook, stirring and turning often, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Add the onion and bell pepper to the pot, reduce the heat to medium, and sauté until tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the ale and cider until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Add the thyme and broth, whisking to blend, and bring to a simmer.

Return the sausages to the pot. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the flavors are blended, about 15 minutes. Uncover and simmer until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. If you want the sauce thicker, add in the corn starch mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Serves 4

Serve with Mashed Cauliflower

{22 Jan 2010}