BBQ Sausage Glazed Perfection (Printable Version)
Juicy sausages grilled and glazed with a tangy barbecue sauce for a smoky, flavorful summer cookout staple.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 pork or beef sausages (about 1 lb 5 oz)
→ BBQ Sauce
02 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
03 - 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
04 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ Garnish & Serving
08 - Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
09 - Soft rolls or toasted buns
10 - Sliced onions and pickles
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat grill to medium heat, approximately 350–400°F.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey or brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and black pepper until evenly combined.
03 - Place sausages on the preheated grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and nearly cooked through.
04 - Brush sausages generously with the prepared glaze. Continue grilling for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, turning as needed, until the glaze is caramelized and sausages reach full doneness.
05 - Remove sausages from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and accompanied by rolls, sliced onions, and pickles if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade glaze hits sweet, smoky, and tangy all at once in a way nothing from a bottle quite manages
- You can throw this together with almost zero prep while guests are already milling around your yard
02 -
- Applying the sauce too early is the number one mistake because the sugars will burn long before the sausage is cooked through
- Soaked wood chips tucked near the coals add a layer of smoke that makes people think you have been tending a pit all afternoon
03 -
- If your sausages are cooking unevenly, move the thinner ones to a cooler spot on the grill and give the thicker ones more time over direct heat
- A pinch of chili flakes in the glaze sneaks in a slow-building heat that catches people by surprise in the best way