Description
Sizzling Sweet & Savory Honey Garlic Sausage brings Mediterranean warmth to your dinner table, blending rich spices with delicate honey notes. Hearty flavors and simple ingredients promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) smoked sausage or kielbasa (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the smoked sausage by slicing into uniform half-inch medallions.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place sausage rounds into the hot skillet, cooking until each side develops a rich golden-brown caramelization, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove browned sausage and temporarily set aside on a clean plate.
- In the same skillet, quickly sauté minced garlic until aromatic, releasing its intense fragrance (about 30 seconds).
- Create the signature sauce by combining honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and optional red pepper flakes, whisking thoroughly to integrate flavors.
- Dissolve cornstarch completely in water, ensuring a smooth, lump-free liquid mixture.
- Pour cornstarch solution into the skillet, stirring continuously to prevent clumping and promote even thickening.
- Reduce heat and simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until it reaches a glossy, syrup-like consistency.
- Reintroduce sausage medallions to the skillet, gently coating each piece with the honey garlic glaze.
- Allow sausage to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, enabling deeper flavor absorption.
- Transfer glazed sausage to a serving platter, optionally garnishing with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately alongside complementary sides like steamed rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or roasted seasonal vegetables.
Notes
- Swap kielbasa for turkey or chicken sausage to create a leaner protein option that reduces overall fat content.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice levels, making the dish mild for kids or extra zesty for heat lovers.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly meal without compromising flavor.
- Create a vegetarian version by substituting sausage with firm tofu or tempeh, ensuring the plant-based protein absorbs the delicious honey garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg