If there's one recipe I can always count on to disappear first at a party, it's this BBQ Smoked Sausage.
As a busy mama, I'm always looking for recipes that require very little prep but deliver big flavor. Whether I'm hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a church potluck, planning a game day menu, or bringing an appetizer to a family gathering, I want something that's easy, affordable, and guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
This BBQ Smoked Sausage checks every single box.
With just three simple ingredients, you get tender smoked sausage coated in a rich, sweet, smoky barbecue sauce that's impossible to resist. The longer it cooks, the thicker and stickier the sauce becomes, coating every bite with incredible flavor.
And honestly? It's one of those recipes people always ask me for before the party is even over.
Ingredients for BBQ Smoked Sausage
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How to make BBQ Smoked Sausage: ingredients you need!
You'll only need three ingredients:
2 smoked sausage links, sliced into ½-inch rounds
2 cups barbecue sauce
1 cup light brown sugar
That's it!
Simple ingredients with incredible flavor.
BBQ Smoked Sausage Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial, here is one for you!
How to Make BBQ Smoked Sausage
How to make BBQ Smoked Sausage : a step-by-step guide
Crockpot Method (My Favorite)
The crockpot is my favorite way to make BBQ Smoked Sausage because it's almost completely hands-off.
Slice the smoked sausage into ½-inch rounds.
Place the sausage into the crockpot.
Pour in the barbecue sauce.
Add the brown sugar.
Stir everything together.
The mixture will seem very thick at first—that's exactly what you want.
Cover and cook:
LOW for 4 hours
HIGH for 2 hours
Before serving, give everything one final stir.
The sauce will be perfectly thick and delicious.
Oven Instructions
Need this recipe a little faster?
Simply combine the sausage, barbecue sauce, and brown sugar in a baking dish or foil pan.
Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
You'll still get that delicious sticky barbecue glaze everyone loves.
Grill Instructions
This BBQ Smoked Sausage is also perfect for cookouts.
Mix everything together in a disposable foil pan and place it over indirect heat on the grill.
Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce becomes thick and bubbly.
It's the perfect side dish to cook alongside burgers, hot dogs, or ribs.
BBQ Smoked Sausage: SIDE IDEA
What Makes BBQ Smoked Sausage So Good?
The secret to this BBQ Smoked Sausage is the sauce.
At first, the mixture looks incredibly thick, and you may even think you need more liquid.
Don't.
As the sausage cooks, it releases juices into the sauce, while the brown sugar melts into the barbecue sauce to create a thick, glossy glaze that's sweet, smoky, and absolutely irresistible.
Every slice of smoked sausage becomes coated in that sticky barbecue goodness.
It's simple comfort food at its best.
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
For even more flavor, use your favorite smoky or honey barbecue sauce, and let the BBQ Smoked Sausage stay on the “Warm” setting in your slow cooker for an extra 30 minutes before serving. The sauce thickens beautifully, making every bite extra sticky and delicious.
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