Description
This BBQ Baked Sausages recipe features juicy pork sausages baked with smoky paprika-seasoned bell peppers and onions, all smothered in a tangy barbecue sauce. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, served hot and optionally garnished with fresh parsley to enhance flavor and presentation.
Ingredients
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Sausages and Sauce
- 8 pork sausages (or chicken or plant-based sausages)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables and Seasoning
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the sausages and vegetables evenly.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large oven-safe dish, drizzle the olive oil and add the sliced onion along with the red and yellow bell peppers. Toss them with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat and enhance the flavor.
- Add Sausages: Nestle the sausages on top of the seasoned vegetables in the dish, distributing them so they cook uniformly.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce with Worcestershire sauce, mixing well to infuse extra depth into the barbecue glaze.
- Apply Sauce: Pour the mixed barbecue sauce evenly over the sausages and vegetables to coat everything with a savory layer before baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to allow the sausages to cook through and the flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil, gently stir the veggies, and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sausages are browned and the sauce has thickened nicely.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for freshness and color, then serve hot alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Pair this dish with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to enjoy the flavorful sauce fully.
- For pre-cooked sausages, reduce baking time by about 10 minutes to avoid overcooking.
