You have options depending on which brand of sausage you are using. Some sausage manufacturers require that the sausage be thawed before being cooked, while others can go right to the pan. Depending on how you cooking frozen sausage, the time it takes to cook sausage patties or sausage links will vary. The safe minimum internal temperature of sausage depends on whether it is made from pork, beef, or poultry. For poultry, the lower temperature is required.
Learn about the nutrients cooking frozen sausage
The ingredients used in your sausage may have different nutritional information. According to USDA, two pan-fried links (or pieces) of pork sausage are sufficient to provide:
- 180 calories
- 12 grams protein
- Total fat 14 grams
- 5 grams saturated fat
- 2 grams sugar
- A turkey sausage pat is a healthier option.
- 80 calories
- 10 grams protein
- 4 grams total fat
- 1.5 grams of saturated oil
- Zero grams of sugar
Frozen and uncooked sausages:
- Step 1: Take out from the Freezer
Take the frozen sausage out of the freezer. To confirm, the product can be used to cooking frozen sausages without thawing, read the label.
- Step 2: Heat Your Pan
Heat a skillet on the stove to medium heat. Or, heat the oven to 325 F.
- Step 3: Place in Oven
Frozen sausages can be placed in a skillet or in a baking dish. Once they are set, place them in the oven.
- Step 4: Cook Evenly
To ensure that sausages are evenly cooked, turn them at least once in the skillet or baking dish.
- Step 5: Check the Temperature
When the sausages are cooked for the minimum amount of time, use a meat thermometer to test them.
Making frozen and precooked sausage
- Step 1: Take out from the Freezer
Take the sausage out of the freezer. To confirm that the product is safe to eat, read the label.
- Step 2: Insert the Skillet
Frozen sausages can be placed in a nonstick skillet. Turn the heat to medium.
- Step 3: Cook and turn
To ensure uniform browning and heating, cooking frozen sausage for about 10 minutes.
- Step 4: Take out and serve
After 10 minutes, or until a test sausage feels hot at the center, remove the sausages from heat.