When it comes to cooking hot links, you have a lot of options.Since they're already spiced, you can quickly cook them in the microwave or skillet.If you want to add a smoky flavor, cook the hot links on the grill.If you want to make a large number of hot links at the same time, roast them on a wire rack.
Step 1: Place a grill on it.
Go to medium-low heat on the gas grill.If you're using a charcoal grill, make sure the briquettes are hot.Put the coals on the grill grate.
Step 2: The hot links need to be placed on the grill.
The hot links should be on the grill, not over the coals.The grill has a lid.
Step 3: Grill the hot links for 8 to 10 minutes.
The hot links should be turned every few minutes.The hot links will brown easily if this is not done.The hot links should be grilled until they're completely hot.It should take 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 4: The hot links should be served.
Put the hot links into sausage or hot dog buns.You can top the hot links with your favorite condiments.The grilled hot links can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Step 5: The hot link should be on the plate.
Put a hot link on the microwave-safe plate.The hot link has a paper towel over it.If you want to cook hot links evenly, microwave them 1 at a time.
Step 6: The link can be microwaved for 30 to 35 seconds.
As the hot link becomes completely hot, you should hear it sizzle and swell up.
Step 7: The hot link needs to be paused for a minute.
Before serving the hot link, turn off the microwave and place it on the plate.
Step 8: The hot link will be served.
Remove the hot link from the microwave and serve it immediately.You could put it in a bun.Add the hot link to pasta, gumbo, or stew.The grilled hot links can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Step 9: Set up a roasting tray before preheating the oven.
The oven should be turned on to 350 F.Put a wire rack on the baking sheet.
Step 10: The hot links should be cut if they are still connected.
Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut between the hot links if you bought them.
Step 11: The wire rack has hot links on it.
As you roast on the wire rack, place as many hot links as you want.If you leave a few inches between the links, they will brown evenly.
Step 12: 10 minutes is enough to roast the hot links.
The hot links should be cooked on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
Step 13: For 10 more minutes, turn and roast the links.
Put the hot links back in the oven by using tongs.They should be roasted until they're completely charred on both sides.It should take another 10 minutes.
Step 14: The roasted hot links are great to serve.
The wire rack and baking sheet need to be removed from the oven.Grease may have dripped onto the baking sheet while the hot links were cooking.The hot links can be used as part of another entree.There are leftover roasted hot links in the refrigerator.You can keep them in a container for 3 to 4 days.
Step 15: Water should be brought to a boil in a skillet.
A large skillet is enough to hold your hot links.The skillet should be set on the stove.
Step 16: The hot links should be added to reduce heat.
If you want to cook into the skillet, lower the number of hot links.Try to fit them in a single layer.The water should bubble gently when the heat is turned down to medium.
Step 17: The hot links need to be cooked for a while.
The hot links should bubble for 5 to 6 minutes if you put the lid on the skillet.
Step 18: Bring the hot links to a boil for 5 to 6 minutes.
To remove the skillet lid, use an oven mitt.To return the lid to the skillet, use tongs to turn the hot links over.When the hot links are completely hot, keep simmering them.It will take another 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 19: The links were hot.
Pour the hot water out of the skillet if you want your hot links to be slightly charred.Allow the hot links to cook in the skillet for 3 to 4 minutes.The hot links should be turned occasionally.
Step 20: The hot links are to be served.
Remove the hot links from the skillet and serve them.The leftover hot links should be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.