BARBECUE ITALIAN SAUSAGES

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The tangy barbecue sauce found here is fast, flavorful and extremely versatile. It's fantastic on sausages, but don't stop there; give it a try on ribs or with pulled pork.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

4 uncooked Italian sausage links
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
4 hot dog buns, split

Steps:

Grill sausages, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. , Stir in the ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder and liquid smoke if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Place sausages in buns; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.