GRILLED MOZZARELLA-STUFFED ITALIAN SAUSAGE BURGERS WITH VINEGAR PEPPERS

GRILLED MOZZARELLA-STUFFED ITALIAN SAUSAGE BURGERS WITH VINEGAR PEPPERS image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage
For the Peppers:
4 large bell peppers, seeds and stems discarded and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
To Serve:
4 crusty rolls
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup homemade or store-bought red sauce

Steps:

Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over half of coal grate. Alternatively, set half the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover gill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Place bell pepeprs peppers in a 13- by 9- disposable aluminum baking pan. Add olive oil and vinegar, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Transfer to the cooler side of the grill. Cover and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. When peppers are about half done, place Italian sausage patties on hot side of the grill. Cover and cook until well charred on first, side, 5 to 8 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until cooked through and cheese on the interior is melted, another 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a large plate. Toast rolls over fire until crusty. Remove from grill. Place burger patties on bottom buns. Slather with ricotta, top with red sauce, basil leaves, and peppers, close burgers, and serve immediately.