Best 14 Sweet N Sour Sausage Appetizer Recipes

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Sweet and sour sausage appetizers are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party or just looking for a tasty snack, these appetizers are sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will have your guests asking for more.

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SWEET-AND-SOUR SAUSAGES



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A perfect buffet appetizer, these zesty links also make a great main course. I've prepared them so often that I can recite the recipe from memory.-Dorothy Anderson, Langley, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (16 ounces each) miniature smoked sausages
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and halved
1 cup chili sauce
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown sausages in butter. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in the sausages. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Stir; bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly.

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SWEET-AND-SOUR SAUSAGE



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This main dish is a nice change of pace from traditional sweet-and-sour meatballs. It's much quicker to make, too. For variety, I like to substitute a different kind of sausage, like spicy Italian.-Nova MacIsaac, Souris, Prince Edward Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (12 ounces) uncooked sausage links
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage until a thermometer reads 160° drain. When cool enough to handle, cut into bite-size pieces; set aside. , Combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, vinegar and ketchup; add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pineapple and sausage; heat through. Serve with rice.

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SWEET AND SOUR SAUSAGE



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This is a great, hearty recipe--a family favorite. Serve over rice or noodles.

Provided by LisaH

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups drained pineapple chunks
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir sausage, onion, and bell pepper in the hot skillet until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk apricot preserves, cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl; stir mixture into sausage mixture. Cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add pineapple chunks and tomatoes. Continue to cook and stir until heated through, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 2015.8 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH SWEET 'N SOUR PEPPERS



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If you think you know sausage and peppers, think again! Take the big flavor of Johnsonville Italian Sausages and add bell peppers, almonds, raisins and onions to take the flavor to the next level. Add polenta and Italian dressing for the best sausage and peppers dish you have ever had!

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tbsp. slivered almonds
1/4 cup raisins
3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 med green bell peppers, cut in quarters and seeded
2 med red bell peppers, cut in quarters and seeded
1 med red onion, cut into 6 wedges
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 19 oz pkgs Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausages (19 oz each)
3 Tbsp. Italian salad dressing
1 roll prepared polenta, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds (10-12 slices)

Steps:

  • In a small non-stick skillet cook and stir almonds for 1-2 minutes, or until golden. Stir in raisins and remove from heat. Let stand for 1 minute. Carefully stir in vinegar, sugar, salt and black pepper. Return to medium-low heat, cook and stir just until sugar is dissolved, 2 minutes. Set aside. In a large bowl combine red and green peppers and onion wedges. Drizzle with oil; toss gently to coat. Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Grill sausages and vegetables uncovered for 10-15 minutes until sausages are firm, no longer pink inside and juices run clear (180 degrees F),and vegetables are tender, turning at least once halfway through grilling. While sausages and vegetables are grilling, brush slices of polenta with Italian dressing and grill about 2 minutes on each side allowing enough time for the slices to become toasted and golden. Return the grilled vegetables to the large bowl, add the almond mixture; toss gently to coat. Arrange the sausages on a large platter with the grilled polenta and the sweet and sour peppers.

SWEET AND SOUR KIELBASA



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Kielbasa sausage is bathed in a sweet and sour sauce for maximum flavor! This snack has been a hit at every party I've served it at.

Provided by THEO72

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
6 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped onion
4 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup water
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound kielbasa sausage

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker set for low heat, mix the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, butter, onion, lemon juice, water, salt and pepper. Place the kielbasa sausage in the mixture. Cook 30 minutes, until the onions are soft, or as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1718.3 mg, Sugar 38.6 g

SWEET-N-SOUR KIELBASA



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So simple, and always the quickest to disappear at functions. Can be served as an appetizer, or over rice and any veggies for a complete meal!

Provided by Tonia D Zwicker

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 4h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
1 (12 ounce) jar red currant jelly
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Stir the sausage slices, chili sauce, red currant jelly, red pepper flakes, and water together in a slow cooker, cover, and set the cooker to Low. Cook at least 4 hours, stirring once every hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 720.2 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

SWEET 'N' SOUR SAUSAGE STIR-FRY



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I am a product manager and home-school our two children. My family truly enjoys this quick meal. I can have it on the table in about 30 minutes with no thawing and no planning. -Wendy Wendler of Satellite Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 small onions, quartered and separated
1 cup shredded carrots
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup cold water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Stir-fry sausage in a large nonstick skillet for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onions and carrots; stir-fry until crisp-tender. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add pineapple to sausage mixture. , Combine cornstarch and ginger. Stir in the water, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SWEET 'N' SOUR SAUSAGE



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Carrots, green pepper and pineapple lend gorgeous color to this slow-cooked sausage supper from Barbara Schutz of Pandora, Ohio. "Serve this combination stir-fry style over rice or chow mein noodles," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots, quartered lengthwise
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Hot cooked rice or chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. , Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into sausage mixture. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 869mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET 'N' SOUR SAUSAGE APPETIZER



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A sweet sauce and merry Christmas colors make this fruit-and-sausage combo a trusted holiday crowd-pleaser. Hearty enough to serve for brunch, it always disappears in a twinkling!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (8 ounces each) pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 packages (8 ounces each) frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set the pineapple and juice aside. In a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt, maple syrup, water, vinegar and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the green pepper; cook 2 minutes longer., Meanwhile, in a skillet, brown sausage over medium heat; drain. Cut each link into thirds. Add the sausage, cherries and reserved pineapple to saucepan; heat through.

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SWEET AND SOUR SAUSAGES



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This recipe is from the 2009 cookbook, Taste of Home's Best Holiday Recipes, & the sausages not only make a nice appetizer for a group, but they're also tasty over a bed of brown rice when serving 4!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (16 ounce) packages sausages, miniature, smoked
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can peaches, sliced, drained, halved
1 cup chili sauce
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon onion, dried, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, brown sausages in butter.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the peaches, chili sauce, sugar, ketchup, onion & curry powder, then stir in the sausages.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking dish & bake for 30 minutes, then stir, before baking for another 15 minutes or until bubbly.

SWEET & SOUR ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH SAUCE



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Make and share this Sweet & Sour Italian Sausage With Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 Italian sausages (hot or mild)
1 1/2 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons hot sauce
salt and pepper
1/2 cup mustard
3 tablespoons brown sugar, to make it sweeter you can add (optional)
1 (16 ounce) package Italian rolls (or whatever size you can find them in)

Steps:

  • Brown sausage on both sides.
  • Add all ingredients (except italian rolls) in crock pot and cook slowly for about 3 or 4 hours.
  • If you do not have a crock pot just cook slowly on the stove until sausage is done to your taste.
  • Slice a roll in half lenthwise (like a hot dog bun) and place on a plate, put a sausage inside. Spoon onions, peppers and some of the sauce on top.
  • Enjoy!

SWEET 'N' SOUR SAUSAGE-CROCK POT



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Make and share this Sweet 'n' Sour Sausage-Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsSally

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb kielbasa or 1 lb Polish sausage, sliced
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1 1/2 cups baby carrots, quartered lengthwise
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
hot cooked rice or chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour into crock, turn on high for about 30 mins or till desired thickness. Serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.8, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 923, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 32.1, Protein 10.8

SWEET N SOUR SPICY SAUSAGE



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Put a twist on sweet 'n sour by using Chorizo and Italian Sausages. Guaranteed to take your taste buds on a flavorful rollercoaster ride! E-Z to make, too!

Provided by Ken2729

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb chorizo sausage (Your favorite brand)
1 lb Italian sausage (Sweet or Spicy)
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 medium vidalia onion
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple chunks (DO NOT discard juice!)
1/2 cup pineapple juice (juice from can should be fine)
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Cook sausages according to instructions. Set aside. (okay to let cool while making sauce).
  • Parboil the bell peppers by rinsing them and then placing the wet peppers on a glass plate on high heat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
  • Once cool enough to handle, chop peppers into 1/2 in chunks.
  • Slice the onion into rings. (Or chop).
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven, large skillet or large sauce pan.
  • Add the peppers and onion and sauté until soft.
  • Add the ketchup, sugar, pineapples and juice.
  • Stir and bring mixture to boil.
  • Turn heat down low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • (NOTE: At first mixture will taste more like ketchup. As mixture continues to cook, it will taste more like traditional sweet 'n sour sauce. Patience is a must!).
  • ***NOTE: If sauce is still lacking sweet 'n sour flavor, add a little more pineapple juice and a little more brown sugar-- NOT TOO MUCH).
  • Chop the sausages into 1/2 inch pieces. Add to sauce.
  • Stir and cook for remaining 10 minutes. (NOTE: As sausage reheats, the flavors from the sausage will blend in with the sweet 'n sour sauce, giving it a unique taste.
  • Serve over rice. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.3, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 82.2, Sodium 1893.8, Carbohydrate 39.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 33.2, Protein 25.9

SWEET 'N' SOUR SAUSAGE



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A sweet sauce and merry Christmas colors make this fruit-and-sausage combo a trusted holiday crowd-pleaser. Hearty enough to serve for brunch, it always disappears in a twinkling!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup cider vinegar
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (8 ounce) packages brown-and-serve sausage links
½ cup maraschino cherries, halved

Steps:

  • Drain the pineapple, reserving juice. Set the pineapple and juice aside. In a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt, maple syrup, water, vinegar and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the green pepper; cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, brown sausage; drain. Cut each link into thirds. Add the sausage, cherries and reserved pineapple to saucepan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 43.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1319.9 mg, Sugar 43.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of sausages: Different types of sausages, such as Italian, chorizo, or kielbasa, will provide different flavors and textures to your dish.
  • Slice the sausages thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • Use a large skillet: This will give the sausages plenty of room to brown without overcrowding.
  • Cook the sausages over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Add the sauce ingredients gradually: This will help you control the flavor and consistency of the sauce.
  • Simmer the sausages in the sauce for at least 15 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and the sausages to soak up the sauce.
  • Serve the sausages immediately: They are best when hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour sausage appetizers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of flavors and textures, they are sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give sweet and sour sausage appetizers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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