This honey garlic smoked sausage skillet is a quick and easy appetizer that will please everyone. Slightly sweet and utterly irresistible!
If you need a fast, crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next gathering, these honey garlic glazed smoked sausages are perfect. They combine sweet honey with savory garlic and a touch of heat for a flavor that guests love. The recipe is straightforward, ready in about 15 minutes, and uses simple pantry ingredients.
These sausages pair nicely with classic party sides—think a creamy onion dip or a tray of sweet and spicy nuts. For a fuller spread, serve them alongside sliders, a simple fruit tray for dessert, or other bite-sized appetizers to round out the menu. You can even prepare them ahead and reheat or keep warm in a crockpot.
Why You Will Love This Smoked Sausage
- The honey and garlic glaze creates an irresistible sweet-and-savory balance.
- Sausage appetizers are easy to serve and tend to be a hit with guests.
- Ready from start to finish in about 15 minutes.
- Uses common ingredients you likely already have on hand.
- Can be made in advance and reheated or kept warm until serving.
How To Make Sausage Skillet
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl whisk together ketchup, honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, your preferred hot sauce, and sesame oil. Set the glaze aside while you cook the sausage.
Step 2: Cook
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until the slices are nicely browned—about 8–10 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly so the garlic doesn’t burn. Pour in the reserved honey glaze and stir until the sauce bubbles and coats the sausages. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Tips For Making This Garlic Sausage Recipe
- Slice evenly. Cut the sausages into uniform pieces so they brown and cook consistently and look more appealing on a platter.
- Adjust the heat. Add extra hot sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want more spice.
- Use fresh ginger. Freshly grated ginger gives the brightest flavor; powdered ginger can be used in a pinch but won’t be as vibrant.
Most smoked sausages are fully cooked when purchased, so you’re aiming to brown the slices and develop a slight crisp at the edges to enhance flavor. If using raw sausage, cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
For parties, transfer the glazed sausage to a serving platter and offer toothpicks for easy grabbing. For a meal, serve the sausages over rice with roasted vegetables or a simple side salad.
Place the glazed sausages in a slow cooker on the warm setting to hold them at serving temperature. Stir occasionally to keep the sauce from sticking.
More Delightful Appetizers:
- Easy Bruschetta Recipe
- Easy Zucchini Pizza Bites
- Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
- Homemade French Onion Dip
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Honey Glazed Sausages
Ingredients
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (reduced sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce of choice (sriracha works well)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 (12-16 oz) packages smoked sausages, cut into 1″ slices
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
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In a small bowl combine the ketchup, honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, hot sauce, and sesame oil. Set the glaze aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Add the sliced sausages and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 8–10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Pour in the reserved glaze and cook until the sauce is bubbling and coats the sausages. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can make these ahead and rewarm them before serving.
- To keep them warm for a party, transfer to a small crockpot and set to warm, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 11g
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Protein: 1g
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