Sausage Dogs with Peppers and Onions Recipe : Taste of Southern (2024)

Steve Gordon | May 23, 2021 | 3 Comments

Follow our complete, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to learn how to make these State Fair style Sausage Dogs with Peppers and Onions. Printable recipe included.

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You’ll think you’re enjoying an evening stroll around the State Fair when you smell the onions and peppers cooking to make these Sausage Dogs. One of our fair favorites for sure.

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Our North Carolina State Fair was cancelled in 2020 because of the pandemic. But, they have recently announced we will be having one in 2021, coming up in October. Good news.

Although the fair didn’t take place, once things calmed down a bit here in North Carolina, the folks at the fairgrounds sponsored a “Fair Food Drive Thru.” Many of the same folks that sell food at the fair each year, setup one weekend at the fairgrounds to give folks a taste of their favorite fair type foods. It was a big success from what I heard.

I always enjoyed going to the State Fair. I’ve never been one to ride the rides so that’s not been the attraction for me. It’s the food that I enjoy. Don’t judge me.

I’ve always said I went to the fair just to eat my way around the midway. That was much more fun, and I must admit that I’ve done it many times, both before and after I was married.

My wife loved it as well. Roasted corn may have been her favorite fair food, but the Sausage Dogs with grilled Peppers and Onions was always my favorite. Of course, I don’t think I ever met a fair food that I didn’t like. Smile.

We’re still many months away, but I got to thinking about Sausage Dogs after the recent announcement about the fair being back on this year. So, I had to make some here at home.

They’re really pretty simple. Plus, once the peppers and onions hit the warm cast iron skillet, the aroma of the fair just fills the entire house. I didn’t mind that at all. And, the taste, brought back many great memories of walking around the midway taking in all the sights, sounds, and smells of the fair. I hope it does the same for you.

Ready to give our recipe a try? Alright then, let’s head on out to the kitchen, and… Let’s Get Cooking!

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Sausage Dogs with Peppers and Onions – You’ll need these ingredients.

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Slice the peppers into strips about 1/2 inch wide.

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Slice the onions about the same.

Description

Sausage Dogs with Peppers and Onions are always a great hit at local fairs and food festivals. Since fairs usually only come around once a year, you might like to enjoy some fair food more often than that.

Instructions

1 pkg. Sweet Italian Sausages, or your favorite. About 5 links.
2 medium sized Bell Peppers
2 medium sized Sweet Onions
3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Notes

Slice the bell peppers into 1/2 inch width slices. Discard any seeds.
Slice the onions into 1/2 inch slices. Discard the skins.
Place peppers in a large mixing bowl.
Add the onions.
Add the apple cider vinegar.
Add the salt.
Add the black pepper. Mix well to coat all pieces. Set aside.
Place a cast iron skillet over Medium heat on stove top.
Add a Tablespoon of cooking oil.
Add the sausage links.
Cook about 5 minutes per side, turning as needed.
Cook until internal temperature reaches 160F degrees. Remove when done.
Leave the bits and pieces in the pan for added flavor.
Place peppers and onions in pan.
Stirring often, cook until onions are translucent and peppers are tender. About 10 minutes.
Place one sausage link in a bun.
Top with cooked peppers and onions.
Serve while warm.
Enjoy!

Keywords: sausage dogs, peppers and onions, bell pepper, sweet onions. fair food, vinegar, salt, pepper, easy, buns

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