Three steps to perfect sausages Do your sausages always burn on the outside without being cooked in the middle? With this trick, the sausages will be golden and cooked perfectly every time. To ensure the sausages cook through without the outside burning, poach in simmering water for 8 minutes. To make them golden, cook in a frying pan over medium heat until light brown. Don't pierce or they can become dry. Increase heat to high. Cook, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking, until sausages are a rich golden brown. Pictured: Chicken sausages with white wine beans