2
Light your BBQ, setting it up with a direct and indirect side.
3
Set a skillet over the hot side of the grill, or place a frying pan on your hob. Add the olive oil, followed by the bacon and saute the bacon until the fat starts to melt. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until the onion softens slightly then add the garlic, and chilli flakes and cook for a minute or two, until fragrant.
4
Add the tinned tomatoes and tomato puree and stir, then bring to a simmer and allow to reduce for about 15 mins. Finally add the beans and leave to simmer for a further 30 minutes. For the polenta
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Place a large, deep sided pot on to your hob. Add 1.5 litres cold water into the pan along with 2 tsp sea salt then bring to the boil. Add the polenta slowly in a steady stream, stirring constantly, until the polenta has thickened - the amount of time this takes will depend upon your brand of polenta, so check the packet instructions before you cook.
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When the polenta is thick and creamy, add the butter and grated parmesan and stir to combine, check the seasoning and keep warm. For the sausages
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Place your sausages over the indirect side on your BBQ and cook for about 25-30 minutes, until cooked through.
8
Transfer to the direct side of your BBQ to quickly sear for a golden outside. Leave to rest for a few minutes.
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To serve, mound the polenta onto a serving dish and top with the beans and sausages. Grate over some more parmesan and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.