Grilled Sausage and Jalapeño Skewers with Smoky BBQ Glaze

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Spicy jalapeños and smoky sausages threaded on skewers, grilled and brushed with a sweet and smoky barbecue glaze. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs smoked sausage links, fresh jalapeños, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 8 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. Step 2: Cut 1.5 pounds smoked sausage links into 1-inch pieces and slice 6 fresh jalapeños into 1/2-inch rounds, removing seeds for less heat.
  3. Step 3: Thread sausage pieces and jalapeño slices alternately onto the soaked skewers.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to make a glaze.
  5. Step 5: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  6. Step 6: Place skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, brushing generously with the BBQ glaze each time until edges are slightly charred and glaze is caramelized.
  7. Step 7: Remove skewers from grill and serve immediately for a smoky, spicy appetizer or main.

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