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Smoked Sausage Appetizers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 sheet parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Small mixing bowl
  • 1 silicone or pastry brush
  • 1 pair tongs
  • 1 8–10 toothpicks optional, for serving

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounce smoked sausage sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce thick style
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley optional, for garnish; finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line the baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch thick rounds and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In the small mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  • Brush the tops of the sausage slices generously with the sauce mixture, coating each piece evenly.
  • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the baking sheet, flip each sausage slice with tongs, and brush the second side with more sauce.
  • Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and slightly caramelized around the edges.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the sausage rest for 2 minutes to allow the sauce to set slightly.
  • Transfer the smoked sausage appetizers to a serving platter, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and insert toothpicks if desired for easy grabbing.

Notes

For best results, choose a good-quality smoked sausage with a firm texture so the slices hold their shape while baking, and avoid overcrowding the pan so they caramelize instead of steaming. You can make the sauce a bit spicier with a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce, or sweeter by adding more honey, and it’s easy to double the recipe for parties. These appetizers can also be kept warm in a slow cooker on the “warm” setting after baking, and any extra sauce left in the pan can be scraped over the top before serving for extra flavor and gloss.
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