Spicy Cider Sausage Stir Fry
* 2 cups sliced smoked sausage
* 2 small zucchini
* 1/2 green bell pepper
* 1/2 red bell pepper
* 1/2 yellow bell pepper
* 1 medium leek, white parts only
* 1 sharp cooking apple
* 4 ounces baby corn
* 1 tablespoon oil
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
* salt
* black pepper, to taste
Sauce
* 1/2 cup hard alcoholic cider
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1. 1 Cut the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch slices.
2. 2 Slice the zucchinis, dice the peppers, wash and cut the leek into 1/2-inch squares (white and light green parts only).
3. 3 Wash the apple well, buffing the skin with towel to remove any residue; core and cut the apple into 1/2-inch pieces, leaving the skin on.
4. 4 Trim and cut the baby corn into halves or quarters.
5. 5 Heat the oil and butter in a wok or large frying pan, add the sausages and stir-fry for 5 minutes, or until browned.
6. 6 Add the vegetables, apple, and cayenne and stir-fry for another 5 minutes or until desired texture is achieved; season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. 7 Whisk the hard cider and cornstarch together, pour into the pan and stir until the sauce has thickened and the sausages are coated.
8. 8 Serve with rice.
9. 9 You can use any smoked sausage with this, made from beef, pork, chicken, or turkey - whichever is your favorite!