Barbecue Grilled Sausage with Onion Jam

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

Australian-style grilled sausages served with sweet and tangy caramelized onion jam, perfect for a casual BBQ meal. This Australian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork sausages, red onions, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 large pork sausages
• 3 medium, thinly sliced red onions
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 thinly sliced red onions, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp brown sugar and 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, then add 1/4 cup water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion jam is thick and caramelized.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill 6 large pork sausages for 10-12 minutes, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Serve the grilled sausages hot topped with the warm onion jam alongside grilled bread or fresh salad.