Sausage Burnt Ends Recipe
210kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds smoked sausage or Polish sausage for variation
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup cola for cola sausage burnt ends recipe
Equipment
- Smoker or oven
- Baking dish (for oven version)
- Tongs or spatula
- Aluminum foil (optional for oven baking)
Method
- Prep the Sausage: Cut sausage into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
- Season & Glaze: In a mixing bowl, combine sausage cubes with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss with barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and optional cola.
- Oven Version: Spread sausage in a baking dish, cover loosely with foil, and bake at 300°F for 45–60 minutes, tossing halfway. Remove foil last 10–15 minutes for caramelized edges (sausage burnt ends oven recipe).
- Smoker Version: Preheat smoker to 225°F. Place sausage cubes in a tray or foil pan and smoke for 1.5–2 hours. Toss with glaze and smoke an additional 30 minutes for perfect caramelization (burnt ends smoked sausage recipe).
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy warm. These bites pair well with sides like coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread.
Notes
- Use even-sized sausage cubes to ensure uniform cooking.
- Adjust sugar and barbecue sauce to taste; more sugar enhances caramelization.
- For extra flavor, try Conecuh sausage in a conecuh sausage burnt ends recipe.
- Experiment with spices or glazes; honey, bourbon, or cola variations all work beautifully.
- Ideal for meal prep—store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information (per 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Protein: 10 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Carbs: 8 g (Sugars 6 g)
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fiber: 0–1 g
- Iron: 1.5 mg
- Vitamin A: 50 IU
