BBQ Sausage Smoky Glaze (Printable)
Smoky grilled sausages glazed with tangy BBQ sauce, served with buns and classic sides.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 pork or beef sausages (approximately 18 ounces)
→ BBQ Sauce
02 - 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
03 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
04 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ To Serve
10 - 4 hot dog buns (optional)
11 - Sliced onions (optional)
12 - Pickle slices (optional)
13 - Coleslaw (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat grill or barbecue to medium heat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together tomato ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper until fully combined.
03 - Arrange sausages on the grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, until the sausages are evenly browned and thoroughly heated.
04 - During the final 5 minutes of grilling, baste sausages generously with barbecue sauce, turning to evenly caramelize all sides.
05 - Serve sausages hot, optionally in buns with extra barbecue sauce and preferred toppings such as sliced onions, pickles, or coleslaw.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The homemade barbecue sauce caramelizes beautifully, making even store-bought sausages feel special.
- It&aposs the ultimate crowd-pleaser at any cookout or laid-back weekend gathering.
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- Grilling sausages over too-hot flames will split them wide open and lose all those flavorful juices—medium heat is your friend.
- Basting only at the end keeps the sugars in the sauce from burning or turning bitter before the sausages finish cooking.
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- If it’s windy or cold, preheat the grill for an extra 10 minutes to get those signature grill marks.
- Marinating the sausages for half an hour in the sauce really takes the flavor deeper—just don’t forget them in the fridge!