Cherry Sausage
Equipment
- 1 Ninja 12-in-1 Pressure Cooker or use a dutch oven on the stove
Ingredients
- 2 Packages 14 oz Kielbasa Chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 13 oz Bonne Maman Cherry Preserves
- 1 Tablespoon Mustard
Optional
- 1-3 Teaspoons Red Pepper Flake
Instructions
- Heat Ninja on saute setting, or if using stove top, heat pan over medium heat.
- Slice kielbasa into bite sized pieces.
- Cook kielbasa until golden brown.2 Packages 14 oz Kielbasa
- Add in the remaining ingredients. Stir well. I recommend starting with 1 teaspoon of red pepper flake and tasting and adding more if needed.1 13 oz Bonne Maman Cherry Preserves, 1-3 Teaspoons Red Pepper Flake, 1 Tablespoon Mustard
- If using Ninja, cover and turn to low for two hours. If using dutch oven, turn stove to low, cover and allow to sit 2 hours. Whichever method you choose, make sure you check and stir.
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Angie’s Notes
- If you don’t have cherry preserves, sub for grape jelly. If you are feeling creative, try another flavor of jam – I think peach would also be tasty!
- Want more flavor? Use homemade spicy mustard instead of store-bought.
- Try using a sausage with flavor added to it – like this jalapeno cheddar smoked sausage.
Why I Love This Sausage Appetizer
Kicking off my garden party series with this yummy cherry sausage appetizer. This cherry sausage appetizer is easy to make, with minimal hands-on time so you can work on other party items!
Most of us have probably had grape meatballs at parties, and this cherry sausage is along those same lines. There’s something awesome about a salty-sweet combo with just a touch of heat. I think the best way to eat this sausage is on its own with a fork. You can definitely make mini sliders or pair them with cornbread for a more hearty appetizer.
Keep reading this week’s post to learn all about this sausage appetizer.
Tips For A Perfect Cherry Sausage Appetizer
In order to make this sausage great, you’ll first want to get the sausage golden brown. If you have an instant pot or ninja, I recommend using it. By using an instant pot (or something similar), this is a one-pot dish, that’s a huge advantage when prepping for a party. It’s hard to find an appetizer that is mostly hands-off and only uses one pot.
Second, taste the sauce after you get it mixed together. If you are using any pepper, add it in small increments, mix well, and then taste. Continue to do that until you are happy with the level of heat.
Third, if you really want to impress your guests, use homemade spicy mustard. If you use that, you could probably omit the pepper altogether. Again, I would start with a small amount (less than the recipe calls for), mix well and taste. Repeat until the level of mustard/spice is where you want it.
How To Serve This Sausage Appetizer
For me, it’s easiest to serve this right out of the Ninja. I have a clear lid and an easy-to-use silicone mitt so guests won’t get burned. Using a slotted spoon is easiest, and allows guests to decide how much sauce they’d like on their plate.
You could pair the sausage with buns for mini sliders. They may be very saucy, and I would recommend having something pickled (jalapenos or pickles) for guests to add if going this route. Another great topping would be coleslaw, and it would be on the theme for a garden party.
Stay tuned over the next could of weeks for my entire garden party series.
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