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Honey Mustard Cocktail Sausages

Honey Mustard Cocktail Sausages with a thick, sticky honey-mustard glaze that clings to browned sausages. Skillet method creates a glossy finish—perfect for serving warm with toothpicks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail sausages
  • 28 oz cocktail sausages
Honey mustard glaze
  • 0.3333333333 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 garlic
Garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 chopped fresh chives

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet

Method
 

Brown the sausages
  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add cocktail sausages and brown for 5-6 minutes, turning as needed so they color evenly.
  2. Keep the heat at medium and let the browned sausages sit briefly in the skillet to develop a deeper surface color.
Season with garlic
  1. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring to prevent burning.
Make and simmer the glaze
  1. Whisk together honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce, then pour over the sausages.
  2. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until the glaze is thick and sticky and coats the sausages.
Finish and serve
  1. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and chopped fresh chives over the sausages for a fresh top note.
  2. Serve warm with toothpicks so the sticky glaze stays drippy and easy to pick up.

Notes

Pro tip: Stir frequently during the 8-10 minute simmer so the honey-mustard glaze thickens evenly without scorching. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water to loosen the glaze. Freezing is not recommended because the glaze can separate when thawed. For a gluten-conscious option, use gluten-free soy sauce (and confirm all labels) while keeping the same quantities.