Pan-Seared Sausage with Lady Apples and Watercress

photo by Hirsheimer & Hamilton

yield
Makes 4 servings

active time
25 minutes

total time
30 minutes

A simple white wine pan sauce brings this one-skillet dinner together.

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lady apples, halved through stem ends
• 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausages
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 bunch watercress, trimmed (about 6 cups)
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

preparation

Heat oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples, cut side down, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 5–8 minutes.

Prick sausages with a fork, add to skillet with apples, and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 10–12 minutes. Add wine and vinegar to skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened (liquid should coat a spoon), about 4 minutes. Add watercress and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

Serve with pan juices spooned over.

Per serving: 560 calories, 40 g fat, 3 g fiber

Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit