BBQ Sausage with Sauce (Printable)
Grilled sausages brushed with tangy BBQ sauce, caramelized and served with buns or classic summer sides.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 pork or beef sausages (approximately 1.1 pounds)
→ 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 black pepper
→ To Serve
10 - 4 hot dog buns (optional)
11 - Sliced onions (optional)
12 - Pickles (optional)
13 - Coleslaw (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat grill or barbecue to medium heat.
02 - Combine tomato ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until smooth.
03 - Arrange sausages on the grill. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, until evenly browned and fully heated.
04 - During the final 5 minutes of grilling, use a basting brush to coat sausages with barbecue sauce, turning to caramelize on all sides.
05 - Transfer sausages to buns if desired. Serve hot with additional barbecue sauce and selected toppings.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No one has to know how quickly this comes together—it tastes like you fussed all afternoon.
- The sweet smoke from the glaze will have your friends hanging around the grill, waiting for a sample.
02 -
- If the grill is too hot, sausages can split open and lose all their juices in seconds—keep the heat at medium.
- Brushing the sauce on only in the last few minutes prevents burning and gives a sticky finish.
03 -
- Let the sausages rest for a couple of minutes off the heat—they finish cooking gently and stay juicy.
- Toss the buns onto the grill for the last 60 seconds for beautifully crisp edges.