Beer-Glazed Sausage with Brussels Sprouts and Apples
Beer-Glazed Sausage with Brussels Sprouts and Apples is the perfect dish for a cozy October night.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 12-ouncebottle Belgium-style wheat beer
1/2teaspooncrushed red chile flakes
1 14-ouncepackage smoked sausagesuch as kielbasa, cut in 3-inch pieces
3/4poundBrussels sproutstrimmed and quartered
2tablespoonsbutter
2medium applescored and thinly sliced
2tablespoonspacked brown sugar
1tablespooncider vinegar
1teaspoonorange zest
8small sage leaves
Instructions
In a large saucepan combine half of the beer and the crushed red pepper; bring to boiling. Add sausage and Brussels sprouts. Return to a simmer, cover and cook 5 to 8 minutes or until sprouts are tender. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt 1 tablespoon butter; add apples. Cook, turning occasionally, until apples are just tender. Transfer to a platter.
Add sausage and Brussels sprouts to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned. Add to platter; cover. Drain fat from skillet.
Carefully add remaining beer to skillet (mixture may foam); stir to scrape up browned bits. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and orange peel. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, 5 to 6 minutes or until slightly thickened. Return sausage, Brussels sprouts, and apples to skillet to coat in glaze. Return to serving platter. Sprinkle with sage.