Smoked Pork Sausage With Hard Cider Sauce Recipe

Name: Smoked Pork Sausage With Hard Cider Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dried chipotle chile; 2 granny smith apples, halved and cored, plus 1/2 an apple cut into matchsticks for garnish (optional); 1 cup rye bread, crusts removed and bread torn into bite-size pieces; 1/2 cup Hard Cider; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; kosher salt; 4 (4-ounce) smoked pork sausages or cheddar wursts; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

Servings: persons

1 dried chipotle chile
2 granny smith apples, halved and cored, plus 1/2 an apple cut into matchsticks for garnish (optional)
1 cup rye bread, crusts removed and bread torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup Hard Cider
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
kosher salt
4 (4-ounce) smoked pork sausages or cheddar wursts
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pound broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

1
Preheat the oven to 325F.
2
In a bowl, cover the chipotle with hot water and let stand until softened, 30 minutes.
3
Bake the halved apples cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet for 30 minutes, until tender.
4
Let cool.
5
Scoop the apple pulp into a food processor and discard the skins.
6
Stem, seed and chop the chipotle; add it to the food processor and puree.
7
Meanwhile, spread the bread in a pie plate and bake the pieces for about 10 minutes, until golden.
8
In a saucepan, boil the hard cider with the vinegar, sugar and apple puree.
9
Simmer, stirring, until reduced to 3/4 cup, 10 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat and season with salt.
11
Light a grill.
12
Grill the sausages over moderate heat, turning, until lightly charred on both sides and cooked through, 12 minutes.
13
Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
14
In a skillet, heat the oil until shimmering.
15
Add the broccoli and season with salt.
16
Cover and cook until browned, 2 minutes.
17
Stir in the mustard, caraway, cider sauce and 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil.
18
Remove from the heat, stir in the butter and season with salt.
19
Serve the sausages with the broccoli and sauce, garnishing with the bread crumbs and apple matchsticks.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 dried chipotle chile, 2 granny smith apples, halved and cored, plus 1/2 an apple cut into matchsticks for garnish (optional), 1 cup rye bread, crusts removed and bread torn into bite-size pieces, 1/2 cup Hard Cider, and more.

Yes, Smoked Pork Sausage With Hard Cider Sauce 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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Smoked Pork Sausage With Hard Cider Sauce

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