Savory Glazed Mini Sausages

🕒 Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 4 hours
🍽 Serves: 12
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These Savory Glazed Mini Sausages are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, making them a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. They're simple to make in a slow cooker, ensuring a fuss-free yet impressive snack or appetizer.

Ingredients for Savory Glazed Mini Sausages

Mini sausages are the star here, providing a juicy, bite-sized base for all that fantastic flavor. The BBQ sauce adds smokiness and depth, while grape jelly brings a unique sweetness that balances out the tang. Mustard gives a tangy kick that complements the sweetness, and brown sugar adds a hint of molasses for warmth. A dash of Worcestershire sauce injects umami goodness, and both garlic powder and onion powder round out the savory profile.

Tips & Tricks

  • For a thicker sauce, leave the lid off for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Want a bit more heat? Add a dash of hot sauce to the mix.
  • Use a non-stick spray in your slow cooker to minimize cleanup.
  • Stirring occasionally ensures even cooking and prevents sticking.

Serving Suggestions

These mini sausages are perfect for game days or casual gatherings. Serve them alongside a cheese and cracker platter for a balanced appetizer spread. They also pair wonderfully with a cold beer or a light, crisp white wine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these in advance?
Yes, you can prepare them a day ahead and reheat on low in the slow cooker.
Can I use a different type of jelly?
Absolutely! Try apple or apricot jelly for a different twist.
How can I make this dish vegetarian?
Substitute mini sausages with vegetarian sausages or meatballs.

Savory Glazed Mini Sausages Recipe Walkthrough

Start by grabbing your trusty slow cooker. Into it, pour the BBQ sauce, grape jelly, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Give these ingredients a good stir. You want them well-mixed into a unified sauce.

Next, add the mini sausages to the pot. Stir gently but thoroughly to ensure each sausage is generously coated with your sauce mixture. It might look a bit sticky and messy, but that's exactly what we're aiming for.

Set your slow cooker to low. Now, walk away. Seriously, let it do its thing for about 4 hours. Your house will start to smell incredible as the sausages soak up all those flavors.

About halfway through, give everything a stir. This helps prevent sticking and ensures that all sausages are evenly cooked. Once the time is up, you'll notice the sauce has thickened to a delightful, sticky glaze. Serve straight from the slow cooker or transfer to a nice serving dish for your guests.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Maximum flavor with minimal effort.
  • Perfect for parties or potlucks.
  • Uses just a handful of ingredients.
  • Slow cooker magic means less time in the kitchen.
  • Rich, sticky sauce that's hard to resist.

Ingredients

2 lbs mini sausages
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup grape jelly
1/2 cup mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder

Step-by-step Instructions

1. In a slow cooker, combine BBQ sauce, grape jelly, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until blended.
2. Add the mini sausages and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce mixture.
3. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours or until sausages are heated through and the sauce is thick and sticky.
4. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking.
5. Once done, serve warm in the slow cooker or transfer to a serving dish.

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