BEER-GLAZED SAUSAGE AND APPLES

BEER-GLAZED SAUSAGE AND APPLES image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 12-oz. bottle Belgian-style wheat beer
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 14- to 16-oz. pkg. smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, cut in 3-inch pieces
1/2 lb. fresh green beans
2 Tbsp. butter
2 medium cooking apples, cored and thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
Tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tsp. finely shredded orange peel
8 small sage leaves

Steps:

1. In a large saucepan combine 1/2 of the beer and the crushed red pepper; bring to boiling Add sausage and green beans. Return to a simmer; cook, covered, 5 to 8 minutes or until beans are tender. Drain. Set aside. 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt 1 Tbsp. butter; add apples. Cook turning occasionally, until apples are just tender. Transfer to a platter. 3. Add sausage to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Add to platter; cover. Drain fat from skillet. 4. Carefully add remaining beer to skillet (mixture and foam); stir to scrape up browned bits. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. butter, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and orange peel. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and boi gently, uncovered, 5 to 6 minutes or until slightly thickened. Return sausage and green beans to skillet to coat in glaze. heat through. Fold in apples. Return to serving platter. Sprinkle with sage.