Grilled Jalapeño Smoked Sausage with Texas-Style BBQ Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Spicy jalapeño-infused smoked sausage grilled over an open flame, glazed with a tangy and slightly sweet Texas-style barbecue sauce. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs jalapeño smoked sausage links, olive oil, ketchup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 links (about 1 lb) jalapeño smoked sausage links
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush 4 jalapeño smoked sausage links with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 2: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 3: Place sausages on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side, turning until they have grill marks and are heated through.
Step 4: During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush the sausages generously with the barbecue sauce, turning to glaze all sides.
Step 5: Remove sausages from grill and let rest for 3 minutes before serving with remaining sauce as a dip or drizzle.