Sticky Sweet-and-Sour Sausages
Juicy cocktail sausages coated in a glossy sweet-and-sour sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and savory seasonings. Serve them warm with cocktail picks as an easy party snack.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Saucepan
- Serving dish
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 500 g fully cooked cocktail sausages
- 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes optional
Instructions
- Place the ketchup, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan.
- Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Add the chilli flakes if desired.
- Stir until evenly combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir regularly until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add the fully cooked cocktail sausages.
- Stir until every sausage is coated.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir occasionally until the sausages are piping hot and the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Check that the sausages reach an internal temperature of at least 74°C.
- Transfer the sausages and sauce to a warm serving dish.
- Serve immediately with cocktail picks.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the sausages warm with cocktail picks. Mustard, sliced pickles or fresh vegetable sticks provide a sharp contrast to the sweet glaze. Keep a small spoon beside the dish for adding extra sauce.Recipe Notes
Use fully cooked cocktail sausages because the 10-minute heating time may not cook raw sausages safely. Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer. High heat can burn the sugar before the sausages become hot.Dietary Information
No allergy-related diet classifications can be guaranteed without checking the products. Cocktail sausages may contain milk, egg, gluten, wheat or soy. Standard soy sauce usually contains wheat, while Worcestershire sauce often contains anchovies. Check every label before adapting the recipe for a specific diet.Nutrition Information
The original estimate of 220 calories per serving appears too low when 500 g of cocktail sausages and the complete sauce are divided into four portions. A more realistic estimate is approximately 465 calories per serving. The exact values vary significantly by sausage brand. Sodium and saturated fat can be particularly high.Variations
Replace the chilli flakes with smoked paprika for a milder smoky flavor. Add one tablespoon of Dijon mustard for extra sharpness. Turkey or chicken cocktail sausages may reduce the fat content, depending on the brand.Storage
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat the sausages and sauce until piping hot. Do not leave the serving dish at room temperature throughout a long party.Wine Advice
A fruity Pinot Noir complements the sausages without making the sweet sauce feel heavier. A dry rosé or sparkling wine can also balance the vinegar and brown sugar. Explore suitable wines at René’s Wijnbeleving.Nutrition values
Serving: 125 g sausages with approximately ¼ sauce | Calories: 465 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 32 g | Saturated Fat: 11 g | Sodium: 1550 mg | Sugar: 24 g