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 bbq & smoked ready in about 135 minutes pairs beef sausage links, shredded green cabbage, medium, shredded 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

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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Frequently asked questions

How long does Texas-Style Smoked Beef Sausage with Mustard Slaw take to make?

Total time is about 135 minutes (15 min prep + 120 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Texas-Style Smoked Beef Sausage with Mustard Slaw?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef sausage links from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Texas-Style Smoked Beef Sausage with Mustard Slaw?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Texas-Style Smoked Beef Sausage with Mustard Slaw for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Texas-Style Smoked Beef Sausage with Mustard Slaw?

American bbq & smoked like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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