Fire-Grilled Smoked Sausage Sandwich with Pickled Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Spicy smoked sausage grilled over an open flame, served in a soft bun with tangy housemade pickled vegetables for a burst of flavor. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs smoked sausage links, hot dog buns, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (about 4 oz each) smoked sausage links
4 hot dog buns
1 small, thinly sliced cucumber
1 medium, julienned carrot
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black peppercorns
1, smashed garlic clove
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare quick pickled vegetables by combining 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black peppercorns, and 1 smashed garlic clove in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves, then pour over 1 small thinly sliced cucumber and 1 medium julienned carrot in a jar. Let cool and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Butter 4 hot dog buns evenly with 2 tbsp softened butter and toast them on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
Step 3: Grill 4 smoked sausage links for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until heated through and grill marks appear with a smoky aroma.
Step 4: Mix 1/4 cup yellow mustard and 1/4 cup mayonnaise in a small bowl to make a tangy spread.
Step 5: Assemble sandwiches by spreading the mustard-mayo mixture inside each toasted bun, placing a smoked sausage link inside, and topping with a generous amount of the pickled cucumber and carrot vegetables.