Best 11 Sweet N Sour Sausage Stir Fry Recipes

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Sweet and sour sausage stir fry is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This dish is a great way to use up leftover sausage, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. The combination of sweet and sour flavors, along with the tender sausage and crunchy vegetables, makes this dish irresistible.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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.

Nutrition Facts :

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

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 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.

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 'N' SOUR POLISH SAUSAGE



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Since my sister, Evelyn Brower, shared this recipe with me, I've made it for many gatherings. It can be cooked in a skillet, then transferred to a slow cooker to keep warm.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the sausage, onion, green pepper and celery in butter over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside., In the same skillet, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar and salt. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add juice to skillet; bring to a boil. Return sausage mixture to pan. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SWEET & SOUR SAUSAGE



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Get dinner on the table in no time with this yummy twist on sweet and sour using smoked sausage. "We always keep Polish sausage in the freezer for this fast-fixing meal on busy nights."-Carol Matthews, Lima, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine the preserves, cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and reserved juice., In a large skillet, saute the sausage, onion and pepper in oil until vegetables are tender. Add sauce mixture and pineapple. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 34g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

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 SMOKED SAUSAGE STIR-FRY



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg smoked sausage
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 onion
2 tomatoes
1 bottle Kraft Sweet & Sour Sauce
Minute Rice

Steps:

  • Cut smoked sausage into 1/4 inch pieces. Fry on low/medium heat. While sausage is frying, chop peppers, onion, and tomatoes into 1-2 inch pieces. After smoked sausage is done cooking, set aside in strainer to drain.
  • In same skillet that sausage was cooked in, saute peppers, onion, & tomatoes to desired tenderness. Drain well. In strainer with smoked sausage, toss vegetables with sausage to mix ingredients. Add ingredients back to skillet and add bottle of Kraft sweet & sour sauce. Mix well.
  • Make Minute Rice. Lay bed of rice on plate then place sweet and sour mixture on top and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE I



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An excellent, traditional sweet and sour sauce. It is great served with meatballs, with tempura, or even over rice!

Provided by NAG_CA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 12m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅔ cup water
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place the sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, ketchup and cornstarch in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir continuously until the mixture has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 236.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

SWEET AND TANGY SAUSAGE STIR FRY



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3-4 bell peppers (varying in color)
1 link kielbasa sausage, sliced
3 cups barbecue sauce
1 small bottle sweet and sour sauce
1/2 onion, chopped
1 can pineapple chunks
Foii packets
Minute Rice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Chop bell peppers and place in large mixing bowl, add sliced sausage. Combine with BBQ and sweet and sour sauce. Add onion and pineapple. Stir till coated.
  • Place in foil packets and bake for 30 minutes.
  • While that cooks make as much Minute Rice as your family will need. Don't forget the fortune cookies!!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or wok to ensure the sausage and vegetables have enough room to cook evenly.
  • Make sure the sausage is fully cooked before adding the other ingredients. This will help prevent the dish from becoming greasy.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the skillet towards the end of cooking.
  • Serve the stir-fry over rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish.
  • Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or crushed red pepper flakes for extra flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour sausage stir-fry is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's packed with flavor and vegetables, and it's sure to please the whole family. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover sausage you may have. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy stir-fry recipe, give this one a try.

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