Cocktail Sausages and Meatballs π’π
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Description:
Looking for a savory twist on the classic grape jelly and BBQ sauce sausage appetizer? Look no further! These cocktail sausages and meatballs are a delicious alternative that’s perfect for parties and gatherings. The combination of currant jelly, dry red wine, lemon, and mustard creates a flavorful sauce that will have your guests coming back for more. Plus, you can easily customize this recipe by substituting frankfurters for the sausages or adding meatballs for variety.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup currant jelly
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 lemon, peel grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
- 2 smoked link sausages, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large pan, combine the currant jelly, dry red wine, grated lemon peel, lemon juice, and prepared mustard. Stir well to combine. |
| 2 | Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the jelly has melted completely. |
| 3 | Add the sliced smoked sausages to the pan, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Allow the sausages to simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors. |
| 4 | While the sausages are simmering, prepare the thickening agent. In a small bowl, mix the cold water and cornstarch until smooth. |
| 5 | Once the sausages have simmered for 5 minutes, uncover the pan and stir in the cornstarch mixture. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. |
| 6 | Let the mixture simmer for an additional 2 minutes to ensure the cornstarch is fully cooked and the sauce reaches the desired consistency. |
| 7 | Once thickened, remove the pan from the heat and transfer the cocktail sausages and sauce to a serving dish. |
| 8 | Serve the cocktail sausages and meatballs warm, either as an appetizer or as part of a larger spread. Enjoy! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 164.3
- Fat Content: 9.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 19.4mg
- Sodium Content: 445.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 8.7g
- Protein Content: 6.4g
Recipe Notes:
- For a twist, try substituting frankfurters for the smoked sausages or adding meatballs to the mixture.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit the size of your gathering.
- Serve these cocktail sausages and meatballs with toothpicks for easy snacking or alongside crusty bread for a heartier appetizer.
