Hertel’s Hot Italian Potato Salad

 1 lg pkg Hertel’s Hot of Mild Italian Sausage
4 lb red potatoes, scrubbed
3 tbsp (40 ml) vegetable oil
3⁄4 tsp (3 ml) freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
1⁄2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped red onion
4 hard cooked eggs (optional)
1⁄2 cup (125 ml) cider vinegar
1 1⁄2 tsp (7 ml) salt
1⁄2 cup (125 ml) milk
1 1⁄2 cups (375 ml) diced celery
2 tbsp (25 ml) chopped parsley
1 cup mayonnaise (or substitute 1⁄2 cup low fat mayo and 1⁄2 cup lite sour cream)

  
Boil potatoes until tender when pierced with a sharp knife and drain. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper until blended. Brown Hertel’s sausages over medium heat until cooked through. While potatoes are still warm, cut into 3⁄4 inch chunks and stir gently into vinegar mixture. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, milk and mustard until blended. Pour over potatoes. Add celery, red onion, parsley and sausage. Mix together gently. Serve warm or refrigerate overnight. Garnish with quartered hard-cooked eggs and more parsley if desired.


Hertel’s Fresh Sausage and Vegetable Stir Fry

1 large pkg Hertel’s fresh Pork or Breakfst Sausage
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 carrots thinly sliced
1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch
1 cup (250 ml) fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cups (500 ml) coarse shredded cabbage
4 green onions cut into 1⁄2 inch (1 cm) pieces
2 tbsp (25 ml) Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp (10 ml) ground ginger
1 cup (250 ml) broccoli pieces
2 tbsp (25 ml) soy sauce
*Try the same recipe using Teriyake sauce instead of soy and Worcestershire.


Cut Hertel’s sausage into bite size pieces. Brown over medium heat in heavy skillet with garlic. Discard garlic and drain most of the liquid. Turn heat to high, add ginger and carrots and cook for 3 minutes or until tener crisp. Add cabbage and green onion and cook until cabbage is wilted. Combine remaining ingredients and add to skillet. Stir constantly until mixture is thickened. Serve over hot cooked rice or noodles.


Hertel’s Bacon and Tomato Wrap

Lite mayonnaise
1 large tomato, chopped
Romaine lettuce, chopped
4 10 inch plain or flavoured flat bread wraps
Fry Hertel’s nitrite-free Bacon until desired crispness

Spread mayo on flat bread and top with other ingredients. Wrap and enjoy!

Hertel’s Fruity Bacon Wrap

12 strips Hertel’s Nitrite-Free Bacon
4 10 inch plain or flavoured flat bread wraps
Lite cream cheese
1 cup (250 ml) drained chopped fresh or canned pineapple
1 large avocado, slice and dipped in lemon juice
Fry Hertel’s nitrite-free Bacon until desired crispness

Spread cream cheese on flat bread and top with other ingredients. Wrap and enjoy!

Hertel’s Sausage Macaroni Bake

1 large package Hertel’s Fresh Sausage
1 1⁄2 cups (250 g) elbow macaroni
2 tbsp (25 ml) chopped green pepper
2 tbsp (25 ml) chopped pimento (optional)
1 10 oz (284 ml) can cream of chicken soup
1⁄2 cup (125 ml) grated cheddar cheese

Cut Hertel’s sausage into chunks and brown. Cook macaroni in boiling water, drain and combine with remaining ingredients. Place in 2 qt (2 l) casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes @ 325 F.

Hertel’s Pizza Buns

1 large package Hertel’s Fresh Sausage
1⁄2 cup (125 ml) ketchup
1⁄4 cup (50 ml) water
1⁄2 tsp (2ml) oregano
1⁄4 tsp (1 ml) salt
pineapple tidbits
mozzarella cheese
toasted buns
Brown Hertel’s sausage, drain liquid and chop. Add water, ketchup, seasonings and heat thoroughly. Spread on toasted buns, top with cheese, pineapple and other toppings as desired. Place under broiler until cheese melts.

Hertel’s Italian Spaghetti

1 large package Hertel’s Fresh Sausage
1 onion
1 clove garlic
1 28 oz (796 ml) can Italian style tomato sauce
1 28 oz (796 ml) can tomatoes

Remove Hertel’s sausage from casing. In a large heavy skillet brown sausage with chopped onion and garlic. Add tomotoes and tomato sauce, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or more. Serve over pasta.
Hertel’s Sausage & Beans

1 large package Hertel’s Fresh Sausage
1large onion, chopped
2 19 oz (540 ml) cans beans with pork
1⁄2 cup (125 ml) ketchup
1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp (25 ml) brown sugar
2 tbsp (25 ml) vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) mustard

Brown Hertel’s sausage with onion and drain liquid. Cut sausage into small pieces and combine with remaining ingredients. Bake in a casserole dish for 45 minutes @ 350 F.

Hertel’s Sausage Porcupines

1 large package Hertel’s Fresh Sausage
1⁄2 cup (125 ml) uncooked rice
1 10 oz (284 ml) can tomato soup
2/3 soup can of water
1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped onion
1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped green pepper


Remove Hertel’s sausage from casing and mix with rice. Form into 1⁄2 inch balls and place in baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over top. Bake uncovered for 50 – 60 minutes @ 350 F