Hot Sausage Burgers with Fire Roasted Tomato

Summertime is burger time. And burgers are Keith’s specialty. This time of year, he likes to make most of our meals on the grill, and inventing new burgers is one of his favorite activities. We’ve been trying to stay healthy lately, so Jerk Turkey Burgers with Pineapple Slaw and Umami Burgers are on regular rotation. However, Keith had been craving something with a little more “kick”. That’s how these Hot Sausage Burgers came about.

Sausage and Peppers sandwiches have to be one of Keith’s favorite indulgences, especially when we are at the ballpark. Although I’m much more of a classic hotdog kind of girl, Keith always searches for the sausage cart or the Pittsburgh Style Beer Brats when we are at the game. We have not made our way to the stadium since COVID, but Keith was craving his favorite sandwich. So, he decided to create a burger that would combine all of the flavors he loves into one patty.  He started with some ground hot Italian pork sausage, and added peppers, onions, and even pieces of salami to create a unique and robustly flavored burger.

How to make Fire Roasted Tomatoes:

• Heat grill to high and spray with cooking spray.
• Place tomatoes on grill and turn every 30 seconds until blistered.
• Remove from grill and place in medium sauté pan along with 1 teaspoon chopped garlic, 2 tablespoon olive oil and ½ C chopped onions.
• Cook over low heat while smashing tomatoes with a fork. Continue to cook until mixture resembles a thick sauce about 6-8 minutes.

These sausage burgers are a far cry from your standard burger on the grill. Topped with fire roasted tomatoes and all the fixings, every bite is an explosion in your mouth. They really do remind me of a sausage and peppers sandwich (without all the mess). Serve them at your next barbeque with some Hillbilly Potato Salad. Wash them down with a light beer in an ice-cold glass.

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