The Best Way to Open a Pack of Sausages

I’m a big fan of Aidells , especially Chicken & Apple and Roasted Garlic & Gruyere Cheese. They are hearty, delicious, and can be deep-fried for a few minutes until the skin bursts with juicy flavor. But I rarely eat more than two a week, which is too bad, because after the vacuum pack is opened, you have about four days before they get weird. (At least judging by the packaging; I extended the deadline to a week).

But last night, I discovered a way to access one sausage at a time without exposing the rest of them to air or starting the sausage countdown clock. I finally got back to the 200-pound deadlift for the first time since I broke my angle, and lifting that weight meant I was still hungry even after lunch. I needed a high protein snack and remembered that I had an unopened package of Aidells. I grabbed my scissors and hurriedly cut between two sausages, assuming that such a cut would break the vacuum seal and deliver the sausages to me. That did not happen.

The vacuum seal between each link was so tight that the seal held and the sausages stayed wrapped even when separated from their siblings. This was annoying at first because I wanted to eat my sausage as quickly as possible, but it actually solved the problem for me: I no longer have to freeze the rest of the package after I’ve eaten a link or two. I can just cut one or two out of the package at a time and then leave the rest hanging in the fridge until I’m ready to eat them (or their expiration date).

I realize it’s only good for you if you’re eating sausages packaged this way, but if I can get my hands on even one other chicken and apple aficionado, then I’ll do my job. All you need to do is carefully cut between the links, erring towards the sausage you are about to eat. Put the rest of the package back in the refrigerator to enjoy at your leisure.