Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Roasted Sicilian Sausages with Qualeddu
A rustic Sicilian dish of roasted sausages served with wild qualeddu greens - earthy, comforting and full of Mediterranean soul.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 500 g Sicilian pork sausages
- ✓ 500 g qualeddu (wild Sicilian brassica)
- ✓ 2 garlic cloves
- ✓ 5 sun-dried tomatoes
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
📊 Nutritional Information
This dish of roasted Sicilian sausages with qualeddu is pure comfort - the kind of food that carries the warmth of family kitchens and autumn evenings across the island.
Qualeddu, a wild Sicilian brassica with a pleasantly bitter edge, is one of those foraged greens that locals hold dear. Its earthy sharpness pairs beautifully with rich, juicy pork sausage, creating a balance that feels both rustic and deeply satisfying.
It’s the sort of meal you can imagine sizzling over a wood fire, enjoyed with good bread and an even better glass of Sicilian red. Ideal for cool evenings when you crave something hearty yet full of character.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Boil the qualeddu in plenty of salted water until tender, then drain thoroughly.
- 2
Heat a little olive oil in a large pan and add the crushed garlic cloves.
- 3
Allow the garlic to turn lightly golden, then add the qualeddu and the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- 4
Sauté for about 10 minutes to let the flavours meld.
- 5
Roast the sausages over a grill or barbecue until well browned and cooked through, then serve hot alongside the qualeddu.
💡 Tips and Variations
Add a pinch of chilli flakes for a little heat.
If you can’t find qualeddu, tenderstem broccoli or turnip tops make a good substitute.
📦 Storage
- • Store cooked sausages in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • Cooked qualeddu will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- • Reheat gently in the oven to maintain the best texture.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy with a glass of Eloro Rosso, a robust Sicilian red with gentle tannins that complements the richness of the sausages beautifully.
Thank you for trying this traditional Sicilian favourite. May it bring a taste of autumn evenings and countryside cooking straight into your kitchen. Buon appetito!
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