I once cooked sausages for a party. I thought "brown enough" meant done. Everyone was polite. But I saw the dog get two sausages under the table. I later checked the temp: 60°C. I’m still ashamed. Don’t be that host.
How To Cook Meat Temperatures
So, here’s your cheat sheet: Preheat oven to 180°C. Prick the sausages? Never. That’s a myth. It dries them out. Just place them on a tray. Bake for 20 minutes. Then probe the thickest one. If it reads 75°C, you win.
What about gluten-free or vegetarian sausages? Same rule applies! Most plant-based ones need that 75°C too. Check the packet. But honestly, they’re usually forgiving. Still, don’t raw-dog a Quorn sausage. Yikes.
A word on resting them
Let them sit for two minutes after cooking. They reabsorb their juices. I know, you’re hungry. But patience is a virtue. A virtue that tastes like pork and herbs.
Perfect Sausage Cooking Temperatures: Safe & Juicy Results
And don’t forget your sides. A sausage that’s cooked perfectly deserves good gravy. Maybe a dollop of mustard. No one ever regretted a dollop.