As the warmer weather sets in, people everywhere are preparing for a season filled with plentiful cookouts and backyard entertaining. This season, you can show off your barbecue skills by serving expertly prepared gourmet sausages from Alaska Sausage & Seafood.

As a family-owned business, the sausage and seafood providers have been supplying patrons in and around Anchorage with top-of-the-line meats and fish for more than 50 years. Their Alaskan sausage and smoked seafood can also be purchased online and shipped to the contiguous U.S. Once you’ve placed your order, freshen up on your grilling techniques to ensure you’re prepared to create the best sausages your family members and friends have ever tasted.

When it comes to grilling gourmet sausages, taking a few extra steps will pay off in terms of locking in flavors and achieving the perfect texture. Poaching prior to grilling is a great way to prepare your sausages without risking an overcooked end product. Just use medium heat and avoid boiling them.

Once you begin grilling, use low heat to cook your sausages slowly. Check on their internal temperature using a meat thermometer. Aim to keep the temperature no higher than 160 degrees Fahrenheit; going any higher could dry the sausage out, but lower temperatures carry the risk of undercooking. Also, while you may need to pierce one sausage with a thermometer, avoid poking your food with a fork. Doing so will cause the juices to expel, leaving you with dry, less-flavorful sausage.

Most importantly, don’t forget the golden rule of grilling: Patience! It’s a good idea to allow your sausages to sizzle on one warm (but not scorching hot) area on the grill for at least 10 minutes. As a result, you’ll have rich, mouthwatering meat with plenty of flavor.

Prepare for your summer barbecues now by placing an order for gourmet sausages from Alaska Sausage & Seafood online. You can also call (907) 562-3636 to speak with an associate, or like their Facebook page for news and updates.