Grilled BBQ Sausage (Printable View)
Smoky grilled sausages basted in tangy barbecue glaze, caramelized and served with buns and classic summer sides.
# What You 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 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, as desired (optional)
12 - Pickles, as desired (optional)
13 - Coleslaw, as desired (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat grill or barbecue to medium heat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together tomato ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Arrange sausages on the preheated grill. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently with tongs, until browned and cooked through.
04 - Brush sausages generously on all sides with prepared barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes of grilling. Turn to ensure even caramelization.
05 - Transfer sausages to buns if using. Offer additional barbecue sauce and preferred toppings such as sliced onions, pickles, or coleslaw.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This sauce caramelizes so well, the sticky charred edges are the best part you only get at home.
- I keep coming back because cleanup is fast and everyone, picky or not, devours them.
02 -
- I once scorched the sausages by cranking the heat too high—keep it medium and be patient for best results.
- Marinating the sausages briefly in BBQ sauce ahead of time makes them even juicier and the flavor richer.
03 -
- Keep a spray bottle of water nearby to tame flare-ups from sauce drips.
- Heating the buns briefly on the grill makes everything taste fresher and builds anticipation.