Description
This Baked BBQ Sausage recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring sliced sausage coated in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce and baked to caramelized perfection. Ideal for gatherings or a flavorful weeknight dinner, the combination of smoky liquid smoke and brown sugar creates a sticky, savory glaze over tender sausage slices that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs sausage (Polish sausage (kielbasa), smoked sausage, beef sausage, or turkey sausage)
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 2 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Slice the sausage: Slice the 2-3 lbs of sausage into ½-inch rounds to ensure even cooking and allow the sauce to coat each piece thoroughly.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of BBQ sauce with 2 teaspoons of liquid smoke, if using, to add a deeper smoky flavor to the dish.
- Coat the sausage: Add the sliced sausage to the BBQ sauce mixture and toss well until all pieces are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour and spread the sauced sausage slices evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish, making sure they are in a single layer.
- Add brown sugar: Sprinkle ¼ cup of light brown sugar over the top of the sauced sausage to help create a caramelized, sticky glaze during baking.
- Bake the sausage: Bake at 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) for 40-45 minutes until the sauce is bubbling, sticky, and caramelized, and the sausage is heated through.
Notes
- You can use any sausage type you prefer, including turkey or beef sausage for a leaner option.
- Liquid smoke is optional but enhances the smoky flavor without using a grill.
- Serving with sides like mashed potatoes or coleslaw complements this savory dish well.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.