BBQ Sausage with Glaze (Printable)
Smoky grilled sausages brushed with tangy barbecue glaze, caramelized on the grill and ready for buns or sides.
# What You'll 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 (optional)
12 - Pickles (optional)
13 - Coleslaw (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat grill or barbecue to medium heat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together tomato 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 preheated grill. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently to ensure even browning and thorough heating.
04 - During the final 5 minutes of grilling, generously brush sausages with prepared barbecue sauce, turning repeatedly to coat all sides and achieve caramelization.
05 - Transfer sausages to buns if desired and serve immediately with additional barbecue sauce and optional toppings such as sliced onions, pickles, or coleslaw.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade BBQ sauce caramelizes into a shiny, sticky glaze that makes every bite irresistible.
- It takes barely thirty minutes, so you can chat with friends instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
02 -
- If the grill isn’t hot enough, the sausages won’t brown—they’ll just dry out on the inside.
- Basting too early risks burning the sugar in the sauce, so save the glaze for those final few minutes.
03 -
- Rotate sausages often for even searing and juicy insides.
- Let the sausages rest a minute before serving so every bite stays moist.