Whiskey Sausage Recipe
Description: This delightful Whiskey Sausage recipe is a yearly tradition in my household, usually served around Christmas or Halloween. Originally sourced from the internet, I’ve tweaked it over time to perfectly suit my family’s taste buds. It’s a succulent caramelized sausage dish that’s bound to impress!
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Recipe Category: Pork
- Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1616.5
- Fat Content: 103.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 34.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 249.2mg
- Sodium Content: 4324.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 103g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 95.5g
- Protein Content: 47.7g
Ingredients:
- 5 units of kielbasa
- 2 cups of ketchup
- 2 cups of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 cup of whiskey
Instructions:
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, whiskey, and cinnamon. Stir until well blended.
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Prepare the Sausage:
- Slice the kielbasa into 1-2 inch lengths, then diagonally cut each length to create bite-sized pieces.
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Layering:
- In a crockpot, begin layering the sliced sausage and sauce alternatively. Start with a layer of sausage at the bottom, followed by a generous drizzle of the prepared sauce. Repeat this process until all the sausage and sauce have been used up.
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Cooking:
- Set the crockpot to low heat and cook the sausage mixture overnight, approximately 8-10 hours. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in tender and caramelized whiskey-infused sausage bites.
Serve your delectable Whiskey Sausage hot as an appetizer, main course, or alongside your favorite sides. This dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering, with its irresistible combination of sweet, savory, and boozy flavors. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this homemade delight with your loved ones! 🍽️🥃
