Grilled Sausages with Sweet and Savory Caramelized Onions and Apples

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Grilled Sausages with Sweet and Savory Caramelized Onions and Apples
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on December 11, 2023

This recipe for grilled sausages with caramelized onions and apples takes your backyard barbecues to a whole new level. The combination of sweet and savory caramelized onions and apples adds a delightful twist to the classic grilled sausage. The sausages are cooked to perfection on the grill, topped with a generous serving of caramelized onions and apples, resulting in a juicy and flavorful dish that will impress your family and friends. With a total preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

  • 4 sausages (bratwurst, Italian, or your choice)
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 hot dog buns or crusty rolls, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and caramelize, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet with the onions.
  5. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the onions are caramelized, about 10 more minutes.
  6. While the onions and apples are cooking, grill the sausages on the preheated grill.
  7. Cook the sausages for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and nicely browned.
  8. Once the sausages are cooked, remove them from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
  9. To serve, place each sausage in a hot dog bun or crusty roll, and generously top with the caramelized onions and apples mixture.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Caramelizing the onions and apples brings out their natural sweetness and adds depth of flavor to the dish.
  • Grilling the sausages adds a smoky and charred taste that complements the sweetness of the caramelized onions and apples.
  • You can choose your favorite type of sausages to personalize this recipe to your taste preference.