Grilled Summer Sausage Sliders Recipe

Name: Grilled Summer Sausage Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 bay leaf; 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced; 1 pound summer sausage, sliced 1/8-inch thick; 8 slices Havarti, halved; 8 slider buns, such as Martin's potato rolls; Butter, softened, for spreading; 1/4 head iceberg lettuce; Sriracha Lime Mayo, recipe follows; 1 cup Japanese mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Sriracha or sambal oelek; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon lime juice (from about 1/2 lime)

Servings: persons

1 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 bay leaf
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 pound summer sausage, sliced 1/8-inch thick
8 slices Havarti, halved
8 slider buns, such as Martin's potato rolls
Butter, softened, for spreading
1/4 head iceberg lettuce
Sriracha Lime Mayo, recipe follows
1 cup Japanese mayonnaise
1/4 cup Sriracha or sambal oelek
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice (from about 1/2 lime)

1
In a small pot, bring the vinegar, honey, salt, bay leaf and 1/2 cup water to a simmer.
2
Turn off the heat, transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the fennel.
3
Let come to room temperature, about 15 to 20 minutes.
4
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
5
Grill the summer sausage until crisp, 5 minutes.
6
Flip the sausage, and make stacks of 3 to 4 slices on the grill.
7
Top each stack with a couple of pieces of cheese, cover the grill and let cook until melted.
8
Remove from the heat and drain on paper towels.
9
Spread the slider buns with butter and grill until lightly toasted.
10
Place some pickled fennel on the bottom piece of a slider bun.
11
Top with a stack of the cheese-grilled summer sausage, a crisp piece of lettuce and a dollop of Sriracha Lime Mayo.
12
Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
13
The sweet and sour balance takes it to another level.
14
Mix together the mayonnaise, Sriracha, honey and lime juice in a small bowl.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Grilled Summer Sausage Sliders falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Summer Sausage Sliders

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