Description

Sweet-and-Spicy Sausage Bites are the ultimate party appetizer—smoky sausage coated in a rich, tangy, and slightly boozy barbecue-style sauce. Quick to prepare and bursting with bold flavors, they’re a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. canola oil

2 lb. spicy hickory-smoked sausage, sliced diagonally into 1 1/2-inch-thick pieces

1/2 cup pure cane syrup

1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup bourbon

2 Tbsp. spicy brown mustard

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brown half the sausage for 4–5 minutes, transfer to paper towel-lined plate, and repeat with the remaining sausage.
Pour drippings into a small heatproof bowl and discard once cooled. Do not wipe the skillet clean.
Whisk together cane syrup, brown sugar, ketchup, bourbon, mustard, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Pour into the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly, 2–3 minutes.
Return sausage to skillet, stir to coat, and cook over medium-low heat for 1 minute until heated through. Serve warm.

Notes

Use mild sausage and less mustard for a kid-friendly version.
For a vegetarian option, substitute plant-based sausage.
Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for more heat.
Increase brown sugar or add honey for a sweeter profile.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
Calories: 310
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 55mg