Smoked Sausage Recipe
A smoked sausage link served with a side of BBQ sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
BBQ Sauce
Method
Preparing the Smoked Sausage
- 1
Cook the Sausage
Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium heat. Place the smoked sausage links on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until they are heated through and have nice grill marks.
Making the BBQ Sauce
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Cook the Sauce
Heat the saucepan over medium heat and bring the sauce to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the BBQ sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more brown sugar for sweetness or more vinegar for tang.