How to Cook Sausages on a Charcoal Grill
- 1). Fill the grill with charcoal and light as usual, following the directions on the bag of charcoal.
- 2). Place a grill grate seven to nine inches above the charcoal when you see white ash-covered coals and glowing embers. Cook no higher than this low heat level to prevent splitting the skins.
- 3). Poach the sausages in beer before grilling to add flavor. Fill a saucepan with 32 ounces of beer or water or an equal parts mixture of both. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Place the sausages in the boiling beer/water and boil for 10 minutes covered. Remove the sausages from the pot until ready to grill.
- 4). Place the sausage links on the grill perpendicular to the grates of the grill so the links do not fall through.
- 5). Place the grill lid in place to cover the grill throughout the cooking time.
- 6). After 10 minutes, lift the lid and turn the sausages over with tongs. Poking or stabbing at the sausages during grilling will release their juices, making the cooked meat dry.
- 7). Replace the lid and continue to cook for another 15 to 20 minutes, turning the sausages every 10 minutes.
- 8). Remove the sausages with tongs to a serving platter when browned. Insert a meat thermometer into the center of a sausage to determine its doneness, and look for a temperature at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 9). Serve with hot dog buns and fixings, or alone.
