BBQ Sausage Bites

These BBQ Sausage Bites are a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer with smoky sausage coated in a sweet and tangy barbecue glaze. They are perfect for parties, game day, or an easy savory snack.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional for garnish

Equipment

large skillet
small bowl
whisk
spatula
serving dish

Method

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sausage pieces and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.
In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the sausage in the skillet and stir to coat evenly.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and glossy.
Remove from the heat, transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with parsley if desired.
Serve warm with toothpicks or as an appetizer alongside your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the barbecue glaze. Kielbasa, smoked sausage, or even turkey sausage all work well.