Smoky BBQ Sausage (Printable)
Smoky grilled sausages basted with tangy BBQ sauce, caramelized and served with buns or sides—quick, flavorful summer fare.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 pork or beef sausages (approx. 18 oz)
→ BBQ Sauce
02 - 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
03 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
04 - 2 tablespoons 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 - Pickles (optional)
13 - Coleslaw (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat grill or barbecue to medium heat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper until fully blended.
03 - Arrange sausages on the grill. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently to achieve even browning and ensure sausages are thoroughly heated.
04 - During the final 5 minutes of grilling, brush sausages on all sides with barbecue sauce, turning to promote caramelization.
05 - Serve hot, optionally in buns, accompanied by additional barbecue sauce and preferred toppings such as onions, pickles, or coleslaw.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sweet-smoky BBQ sauce turns humble sausages into a dish worthy of bragging about at any cookout.
- You can swap the meats or toppings based on what's in your fridge, and it still tastes like pure summer.
02 -
- Rushing the grilling leads to split sausages and dry centers—low and steady wins here.
- Marinating for even half an hour makes that sauce layer extra sticky and flavorful, a trick I only learned after a few bland attempts.
03 -
- Turn sausages gently with tongs to avoid piercing skins and letting juices escape.
- A dash of extra smoked paprika right before serving makes the aroma even more irresistible.