This is the dish I often serve in the summer. I make up a double, sometimes triple batch of the onion compote and have it ready for simple barbecues. You can purchase sausages that are uncooked or precooked, which will vary the cooking time. It is important to make sure the sausages are cooked through, and you can check this by cutting into them and making sure there is no pinkness that remains and that the juices run clear.
We have such a large variety of sausages at our markets now. Most of these packaged creative sausage combinations are precooked, making it simple to barbecue and serve. You can find just about any flavor combination you can imagine. How about artichoke and garlic, chicken and apple, habanero and green chile, sun-dried tomato, or roasted pepper with corn? These are just a few of the varieties available. I like grilled veal and pork bratwursts for their juicy rich flavor. The precooked sausages are worth seeking out for their excellent flavor and quick cooking time.
