Ultimate Grilled Italian Sausage (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Sausage

01 - 450g fresh Italian sausage links (Hot or Mild, according to preference)
02 - Nonstick cooking spray
03 - 4-6 brioche hot dog rolls

→ Lemon Basil Aioli

04 - 120ml high-quality mayonnaise
05 - 30g fresh basil leaves & tender stems (1 cup packed)
06 - Zest of 1 medium lemon
07 - 2 cloves garlic
08 - 1/2 teaspoon Morton coarse kosher salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Castelvetrano Giardiniera Relish

10 - 140g pitted castelvetrano olives (heaping 1/2 cup)
11 - 120ml giardiniera (mild or hot), drained
12 - 60ml capers, drained

→ For Serving

13 - Balsamic glaze

# Instructions:

01 - Prepare your grill for indirect cooking, creating a zone of direct high heat and a second zone of indirect heat. For gas grills, preheat for at least 15 minutes. For charcoal, light the charcoal at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.
02 - Add mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish or store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
03 - Add olives, giardiniera, and capers to the same food processor (no need to wash). Pulse 3-5 times until ingredients are roughly chopped. Transfer to a serving dish or store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
04 - Place sausages on the indirect heat side of the grill, as close to the direct heat as possible without being over flame. Close lid and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip sausages and continue cooking over indirect heat for another 4-5 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 150°F (65°C).
05 - Transfer sausages to direct heat. Grill 2-3 minutes per side, until well-charred and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Transfer to a plate to rest briefly.
06 - Lightly spray brioche rolls with nonstick cooking spray. Place on grill over direct heat for approximately 1 minute until toasted and crisp.
07 - Place grilled sausage on toasted roll. Top with castelvetrano relish, generous drizzles of lemon basil aioli and balsamic glaze as desired.

# Notes:

01 - The sausages can be either hot or mild Italian varieties depending on your preference for spice.
02 - Use leftover lemon juice for cocktails or other recipes.
03 - Zone grilling creates perfect char while ensuring fully cooked sausages.

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