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  1. Sorry about asking, but i am new to cooking. I was trying to cook some
    sausages i bought at Sams. I used virgin olive oil in a pan and was
    trying to slice the sausages into small pieces and throw it in the
    frying pan. However, after cutting a few slices, i feel as if i didn't
    cut it right since it looks all mashed up, not a circular piece. Is
    there a technique into cutting raw sausages into circular pieces
    before i throw them into the pan to cook? Thanks.

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    Sorry about asking, but i am new to cooking. I was trying to cook some
    sausages i bought at Sams. I used virgin olive oil in a pan and was
    trying to slice the sausages into small pieces and throw it in the
    frying pan. However, after cutting a few slices, i feel as if i didn't
    cut it right since it looks all mashed up, not a circular piece. Is
    there a technique into cutting raw sausages into circular pieces
    before i throw them into the pan to cook? Thanks.

    Cook them whole first, by putting them in a frying pan in about an inch
    of water, simmering for 15 minutes, turning until the water evaporates.
    Then you can add oil if you want to, but I don't, they are fatty enough.
    Turn the heat up to medium high then and brown on all sides. (Don't
    [censored] the sides, so as much of the seasoning will stay in.)

    Then slice them, and if you want them brown on the flat sides, toss them
    back in.

    When they are raw the casing holds them together--if you slice them then
    they can fall apart before they are cooked. When cooked, they hold their
    shape.

  3. Quoted message said:

    Sorry about asking, but i am new to cooking. I was trying to cook some
    sausages i bought at Sams. I used virgin olive oil in a pan and was
    trying to slice the sausages into small pieces and throw it in the
    frying pan. However, after cutting a few slices, i feel as if i didn't
    cut it right since it looks all mashed up, not a circular piece. Is
    there a technique into cutting raw sausages into circular pieces
    before i throw them into the pan to cook? Thanks.

    Have you tried an egg slicer?

    -sw

  4. Steve Wertz said:


    Have you tried an egg slicer?


    Not a bad idea.

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    Sorry about asking, but i am new to cooking. I was trying to cook some
    sausages i bought at Sams. I used virgin olive oil in a pan and was
    trying to slice the sausages into small pieces and throw it in the
    frying pan. However, after cutting a few slices, i feel as if i didn't
    cut it right since it looks all mashed up, not a circular piece. Is
    there a technique into cutting raw sausages into circular pieces
    before i throw them into the pan to cook? Thanks.

    SHARP knife. Cold meat. Once slice.
    --
    Ed
    http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/

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    Quoted message said:

    Sorry about asking, but i am new to cooking. I was trying to cook some
    sausages i bought at Sams. I used virgin olive oil in a pan and was
    trying to slice the sausages into small pieces and throw it in the
    frying pan. However, after cutting a few slices, i feel as if i didn't
    cut it right since it looks all mashed up, not a circular piece. Is
    there a technique into cutting raw sausages into circular pieces
    before i throw them into the pan to cook? Thanks.

    Put the whole sausages in the freezer for 30-60 minutes or until they feel
    "firm". Use a sharp knife.

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    Quoted message said:

    Sorry about asking, but i am new to cooking. I was trying to cook some
    sausages i bought at Sams. I used virgin olive oil in a pan and was
    trying to slice the sausages into small pieces and throw it in the
    frying pan. However, after cutting a few slices, i feel as if i didn't
    cut it right since it looks all mashed up, not a circular piece. Is
    there a technique into cutting raw sausages into circular pieces
    before i throw them into the pan to cook? Thanks.

    Cook the sausags first, then cut them. I use 1/2 cup water to boil them in
    the pan then when the water has boiled off, I fry them to brown them.
    Pierce the casings so the excess fat cooks out. I cut them on the bias, for
    appearace.

    Paul

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    Steve Wertz said:


    Have you tried an egg slicer?


    Not a bad idea.

    You're going to dirty a knife just to cut a sausage in half so you can use
    an egg slicer to cut them in slices? Paging Ron Popeil, paging Ron Popeil.
    If a person can't handle a knife well enough to cut a sausage, they should
    order a pizza (delivered). Funny, but just today I was chatting with a
    woman who said she never realized she could cook until somebody actually
    gave her a truly sharp knife and showed her how to use it. She was told
    knives stay sharp forever, you see.

    Paul

  9. "Paul M. Cook" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    "cybercat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Steve Wertz said:


    Have you tried an egg slicer?


    Not a bad idea.

    You're going to dirty a knife just to cut a sausage in half so you can use
    an egg slicer to cut them in slices?

    Who said anything about cutting the sausage in half, dickweed?

  10. "Paco's Tacos" <[email hidden]> wrote :

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    Put the whole sausages in the freezer for 30-60 minutes or until they feel
    "firm". Use a sharp knife.

    Another good idea! Go, Paco! I love this group.

  11. Paul M. Cook said:

    "cybercat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Steve Wertz said:


    Have you tried an egg slicer?


    Not a bad idea.

    You're going to dirty a knife just to cut a sausage in half so you can use
    an egg slicer to cut them in slices?

    Look in the mirror and tell us what it says on your forehead.
    I'll tell you since you probably can't read backwards - it says:

    GULLIBLE.

    -sw

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    "Steve Wertz" <[email hidden]> wrote:
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    > Have you tried an egg slicer?
    >
    Not a bad idea.

    You're going to dirty a knife just to cut a sausage in half so you can use
    an egg slicer to cut them in slices?

    Who said anything about cutting the sausage in half, dickweed?

    Uh, I was joking. Do you know what putting a raw, cased sausage
    would do when the egg slicer comes down on it?

    Think about it.

    -sw

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    "Paul M. Cook" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    "cybercat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    "Steve Wertz" <[email hidden]> wrote:
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    > Have you tried an egg slicer?
    >
    Not a bad idea.

    You're going to dirty a knife just to cut a sausage in half so you can
    use an egg slicer to cut them in slices?

    Who said anything about cutting the sausage in half, dickweed?

    How else will it fit, [censored]?

    Paul

  14. "Steve Wertz" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    cybercat said:

    "Paul M. Cook" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    "cybercat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    >
    > "Steve Wertz" <[email hidden]> wrote:
    >>
    >> Have you tried an egg slicer?
    >>
    > Not a bad idea.

    You're going to dirty a knife just to cut a sausage in half so you can
    use
    an egg slicer to cut them in slices?

    Who said anything about cutting the sausage in half, dickweed?

    Uh, I was joking. Do you know what putting a raw, cased sausage
    would do when the egg slicer comes down on it?

    Think about it.


    I have never used one, but figured they must be very sharp. Duh.

  15. "SW" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Paul M. Cook said:

    "cybercat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    "Steve Wertz" <[email hidden]> wrote:
    >
    > Have you tried an egg slicer?
    >
    Not a bad idea.

    You're going to dirty a knife just to cut a sausage in half so you can
    use
    an egg slicer to cut them in slices?

    Look in the mirror and tell us what it says on your forehead.
    I'll tell you since you probably can't read backwards - it says:

    GULLIBLE.


    I have it tattoed on my hiney.

  16. "SW" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Paul M. Cook said:

    "cybercat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    "Steve Wertz" <[email hidden]> wrote:
    >
    > Have you tried an egg slicer?
    >
    Not a bad idea.

    You're going to dirty a knife just to cut a sausage in half so you can
    use
    an egg slicer to cut them in slices?

    Look in the mirror and tell us what it says on your forehead.
    I'll tell you since you probably can't read backwards - it says:

    GULLIBLE.

    Me? Hah, she was serious. I knew the idea was a joke. Wertz was jesting
    at how people seem to think cooking has to emply exotic and specialized
    tools.

    Paul

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    >
    > "cybercat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    >>
    >> "Steve Wertz" <[email hidden]> wrote:
    >>>
    >>> Have you tried an egg slicer?
    >>>
    >> Not a bad idea.
    >
    > You're going to dirty a knife just to cut a sausage in half so you can
    > use
    > an egg slicer to cut them in slices?

    Who said anything about cutting the sausage in half, dickweed?

    Uh, I was joking. Do you know what putting a raw, cased sausage
    would do when the egg slicer comes down on it?

    Think about it.


    I have never used one, but figured they must be very sharp. Duh.

    Egg slicers are basically just thin wire. They wouldn't cut
    through a sausage casing. It would just smash the guts out of
    it.

    <sigh> Now I really feel guilty for being sarcastic.

    -sw

  18. "Steve Wertz" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    On Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:53:04 -0400, cybercat wrote:

    > "Paul M. Cook" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    >> "cybercat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    >>>
    >>> "Steve Wertz" <[email hidden]> wrote:
    >>>>
    >>>> Have you tried an egg slicer?
    >>>>
    >>> Not a bad idea.
    >>
    >> You're going to dirty a knife just to cut a sausage in half so you can
    >> use
    >> an egg slicer to cut them in slices?
    >
    > Who said anything about cutting the sausage in half, dickweed?

    Uh, I was joking. Do you know what putting a raw, cased sausage
    would do when the egg slicer comes down on it?

    Think about it.


    I have never used one, but figured they must be very sharp. Duh.

    Egg slicers are basically just thin wire. They wouldn't cut
    through a sausage casing. It would just smash the guts out of
    it.

    <sigh> Now I really feel guilty for being sarcastic.

    You should save that kind of thing for us professionals. I know I make it
    look easy, but it took many years of practice to perfect.

    Paul

  19. "cybercat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    "SW" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Paul M. Cook said:

    "cybercat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    >
    > "Steve Wertz" <[email hidden]> wrote:
    >>
    >> Have you tried an egg slicer?
    >>
    > Not a bad idea.

    You're going to dirty a knife just to cut a sausage in half so you can
    use
    an egg slicer to cut them in slices?

    Look in the mirror and tell us what it says on your forehead.
    I'll tell you since you probably can't read backwards - it says:

    GULLIBLE.


    I have it tattoed on my hiney.

    We call those tramp stamps in these parts.

    Paul

  20. cybercat said:

    "SW" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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    GULLIBLE.


    I have it tattoed on my hiney.

    I thought that was a price tag.

    -sw (filling in for Gregory)

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