Description
Savory BBQ sausage bites offer a perfect blend of smoky, tangy flavors that elevate any gathering. Crispy exterior and juicy interior make these appetizers irresistible for party guests seeking bold, mouthwatering snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup (240 ml) barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsps honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice smoked sausage or kielbasa into uniform one-inch medallions, ensuring consistent cooking and appealing presentation.
- Searing: Heat large skillet over medium-high temperature, creating perfect caramelized surface for sausage pieces; arrange medallions in single layer without overcrowding.
- Browning: Cook sausage, rotating periodically to develop rich golden-brown exterior, approximately 3-4 minutes per side for optimal color and texture.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk barbecue sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika in mixing bowl to develop complex, glossy flavor profile.
- Saucing: Reduce skillet heat to low, pour prepared glaze over sausage, ensuring complete and even coating; simmer and stir occasionally to allow sauce to caramelize and thicken.
- Finishing: When sauce reaches glossy, clingy consistency and thoroughly coats sausage, transfer bites to serving platter; optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley for vibrant color and herbal note.
- Serving: Present immediately with toothpicks, creating an elegant and convenient appetizer perfect for social gatherings or casual entertaining.
Notes
- Maintain Uniform Size: Cut sausage pieces exactly one inch thick to ensure consistent cooking and attractive presentation, preventing uneven heating or burning.
- Control Skillet Heat: Use medium-high temperature to achieve perfect caramelization without scorching, creating a crispy exterior while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
- Prevent Overcrowding: Arrange sausage pieces in a single layer with slight space between them, allowing proper browning and preventing steaming instead of searing.
- Glaze with Precision: Reduce heat when adding sauce and stir gently to coat evenly, letting the glaze thicken slowly without burning, which develops a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg