Texas-Style Smoked Beef Sausage with Mustard Slaw

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Hearty smoked beef sausage with a coarse texture, paired with a tangy mustard coleslaw that balances rich flavors perfectly. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 135 minutes, pairs beef sausage links, green cabbage, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 15 min Cook: 120 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat smoker or grill to 250°F with indirect heat. Smoke 1.5 lbs beef sausage links for 2 hours until internal temperature reaches 160°F and skins are firm and slightly crisp.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the mustard slaw by combining 4 cups shredded green cabbage and 1 medium shredded carrot in a large bowl.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup yellow mustard, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil until smooth and emulsified.
  4. Step 4: Pour the mustard dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture and toss thoroughly until everything is coated evenly. Refrigerate slaw for at least 30 minutes to develop flavor.
  5. Step 5: Remove smoked sausages from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with a generous scoop of mustard slaw on the side.

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