Salsiccia alla Brace
Salsiccia alla Brace is a traditional Italian barbecue dish featuring juicy, flavorful sausages grilled to perfection. This high-protein delight is perfect for a summer cookout or a cozy backyard gathering.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Italian
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Italian sausages - 4 links (approx. 400g)
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh rosemary - 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Lemon - 1, juiced
- Crusty Italian bread - 2 slices
Steps
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
- Add the Italian sausages to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the marinated sausages on the grill, cooking for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through.
- While the sausages are grilling, toast the slices of crusty Italian bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden.
- Once the sausages are done, remove them from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Serve the grilled sausages with toasted bread and any remaining marinade drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Total Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Water: 0.3 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can help improve heart health.
Tags
ItalianHigh ProteinBBQ