Grilled sausage tapas

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsFully cooked Smoked Sausage, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
½poundsFully cooked Bratwurst, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
½poundsFully cooked Thuringer or Summer Sausage, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
10Pineapple chunks, drained
1Red Delicious Apple, cut into wedges
1Summer Squash/Zucchini, cut into 1 inch pieces
2smallsOnions, parboiled, cut into wedges
4Firm Plum or Cherry Tomatoes, halved
4mediumsTo 6 md Whole Mushrooms
1Small Green and Red Bell Pepper, cut into 1-1/2 inch squares
Lemon Pepper Marinade/Sauce
¾cupOlive Oil
3tablespoonsRed Wine Vinegar
cupFresh Lemon Juice
2teaspoonsGrated Lemon Rind
1Clove Garlic, minced
2tablespoonsSugar
½teaspoonThyme
¼teaspoonFresh ground Pepper
½teaspoonSalt

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, add Lemon Pepper Marinade ingredients. Beat with a wire whisk until well blended. Add sausage pieces and coat well, turning with a spatula. Marinade in refrigerator at least 1 hour, turning occasionally. Preheat grill. Alternate sausage with fruit and vegetables on skewers in as attractive fashion. Place kabobs on grill; brush generously with remaining marinade. Grill 5 to 6 minutes - turning as needed. Brush with marinade. Serve immediately when hot. Yield: 8 to 10 Servings; 1-½ C marinade SOURCE: Barbara Block colum Oneida Daily Dispatch 7/2/92 SHARED BY:Jim Bodle 7/92