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    Fennel-Braised Sausages

    Published: Dec 18, 2017 · Modified: Feb 15, 2024 by Tammy Circeo · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Living in the Pacific Northwest requires one to find ways to combat the long winter days. A highlight of the winter is when we hit the solstice and start seeing the days lengthen again! Dishes like these Fennel Braised Sausages that cook slow and are so fragrant are a staple for wintry days!

    Blue transferware platter with sausages

    I remember the day I found the inspiration for this recipe. I was standing in the bookstore looking at cookbooks and found Mimi Thorisson's book, A Kitchen in France. The photography was beautiful and the recipe sounded so delicious. I bought the cookbook for this recipe then proceeded to cook my way through it!


    Braising meats is really is so simple, too! After the prep work, all you have to do is wait while the oven does the work for you and the prep work for this is as simple as schmearing the sausages with Dijon mustard.

    Sausages in an ovenproof dish smeared with mustard

    While they start cooking in the oven, cut the onions and fennel into slices. Have you ever had fennel? I love it raw ... so crunchy and fresh with a slight licorice flavor ... but when it's cooked, it's mild, sweet, and just as delicious. You cut the fronds off and slice the bulb part. Save the fronds for garnish!

    Fresh fennel on the cutting board

    After the sausages cook for about 25 minutes, pile the onions and fennel on top along with some thyme sprigs, then pop it back into the oven for another 25 minutes.

    Butter pats on top of the baked sausages and fennel

    ... And dinner is served. Fennel Braised Sausages are delicious with white beans and greens, mashed potatoes, or with a simple green salad, which is how I usually prefer it.

    Fennel Braised Sausages on a platter ready to serve

    Recipe

    Blue transferware platter with sausages

    Fennel Braised Sausages

    Tammy Circeo, adapted from Mimi Thorisson
    A version of this recipe is what caused me to purchase Mimi Thorisson's cookbook, A Kitchen in France. I made a few changes and we find it perfect for a cold winter's day! 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Dinner, entree, Main Course
    Cuisine French, German
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • About 2 pounds of bratwursts
    • Dijon mustard just enough to smear on the sausages
    • 2 fennel bulbs trimmed and sliced
    • 1 large onion sliced
    • Olive oil
    • Fresh thyme
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 cup dry red wine
    • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • In a large oven proof baking dish big enough to hold the sausages snugly, lay them in one layer. Smear the sausages with an ample amount of Dijon mustard. Roast for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and turn the sausages over.
    • Toss the sliced fennel bulbs and the onion with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then layer them on the sausages. Lay fresh thyme sprigs on top.
    • Return the dish to the oven and roast until the sausages are cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven, pour the red wine over, top with butter, and return to the oven for about 10 minutes.
    • Serve hot with white beans and greens, mashed potatoes, or with a simple green salad, which is how I usually prefer it. .
    • Bon Appétit!
    Keyword baked sausages, fennel and sausage, sausage, sausages
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