Best Cider Glazed Sausage Recipes

SAUSAGE AND CIDER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large, lidded flameproof casserole or heavy based pan over a medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning every few minutes, until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining oil to the pan with the onion and leeks. Stir in a pinch of salt and fry for 10 minutes. Add the vinegar and sugar and cook for 2-3 minutes more, stirring until the liquid has evaporated and the onions/leeks are sticky and caramelised.
• Add the garlic, cook for another minute, then pour in the cider. Bubble for 2-3 minutes over a high heat, then add the stock to the pan along with the sausages. Bring everything up to a simmer, then turn down the heat and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through and the sauce is rich and thickened.
• Stir in the mustard and salt and pepper to taste. Add the spinach and cover with a lid for 2-3 minutes until wilted, then stir it in. Serve two-thirds of the casserole with mash, rice or crusty bread.

SHEET-PAN SAUSAGES WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS AND APPLES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut the shallots lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Core the apples and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Place the shallots and apples on a sheet pan, drizzle with the 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes, until the shallots are just starting to brown at the edges.
• Meanwhile, place the sausages on a plate. Using a fork, prick a few holes in each sausage. Drizzle the sausages with olive oil and toss to coat.
• Add the rosemary and mustard to the pan with the apples and shallots, and toss, spreading everything out into one even layer. Arrange the sausages on the pan, evenly distributed, and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the sausages and tossing the apples and shallots with the juices released from the sausages halfway through, until the sausages are browned and cooked to 160 degrees and the shallots are tender and caramelized.
• Transfer the sausages to a serving platter and discard the rosemary sprigs. Pour the vinegar over the apples and shallots, and toss well, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Transfer to the serving platter with the sausages, sprinkle with parsley, if using, and serve immediately.

SPICY SAUSAGE MEATBALLS WITH MAPLE CIDER GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large rimmed cookie sheet with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir Meatball ingredients until well mixed. Shape into 42 (about 1 1/2-inch) balls; place on cookie sheet. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center (160°F).
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, stir Sauce ingredients until well blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced by half (about 2/3 cup).
• Add meatballs to sauce; stir to coat. Cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring and turning meatballs occasionally, until thoroughly coated in sauce.