Description
BBQ Sausage Bites: Juicy sausage bites grilled to perfection, smothered in tangy BBQ sauce. Quick, comforting, and perfect for any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) of quality smoked sausage, kielbasa, or your favorite sausage variety
- ¾ cup (180ml) barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (if cooking in skillet)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
- Toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Sausage Begin by slicing your sausage into 1-inch thick rounds. If using uncooked sausage, you may want to par-cook it first by simmering in water for about 5 minutes before slicing. Pat the pieces dry with paper towels to ensure better caramelization when cooking. This simple prep step makes a huge difference in the final texture of your BBQ Sausage Bites.
- Step 2: Make the BBQ Glaze In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth and well combined. The honey adds viscosity that helps the sauce cling to the sausage pieces, creating that perfect glaze. Set aside about ¼ cup of this mixture for basting during cooking and final glazing.
- Step 3: Initial Coating Toss the sausage pieces in the remaining BBQ glaze mixture until evenly coated. Allow them to marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor penetration) to allow the flavors to meld and penetrate the sausage.
- Step 4: Cook the BBQ Sausage Bites You have several cooking options: – For grilling: Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350°F/175°C). Place the sausage pieces on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and heated through. – For stovetop: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and caramelized. – For oven baking: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place sausage pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Step 5: Final Glazing and Serving During the last minute of cooking, brush the reserved BBQ glaze onto the BBQ Sausage Bites for an extra layer of flavor. Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and insert toothpicks for easy grabbing. Serve immediately while still warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 bites
- Calories: 300 calories per serving
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg