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Honey Mustard Cocktail Sausages

Honey mustard cocktail sausages with a glossy, thick glaze made in one skillet. Brown the sausages first, then simmer until the coating turns sticky and clingy for perfect finger-food bites.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cocktail sausages
  • 2 packages (14 oz each) cocktail sausages
Honey mustard glaze
  • 0.3333333333 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
Topping and garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • chopped fresh chives

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Brown the sausages
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the cocktail sausages and brown for 5-6 minutes, turning as needed until they’re golden. Keep an eye on the skillet so the butter foams lightly, not browns too fast.
  2. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring to coat the sausages. The garlic should smell aromatic without turning dark.
Glaze and simmer
  1. Whisk honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce, then pour the mixture over the sausages. Stir immediately so the glaze spreads across the surface.
  2. Simmer for 8-10 minutes over medium heat, stirring often, until the glaze is thick and sticky. Visual cue: the coating should cling to the sausages and look glossy rather than runny.
Finish and serve
  1. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped fresh chives over the sausages right before serving. Serve warm with toothpicks so the glaze drips slightly as each sausage is lifted.

Notes

Pro tip: stir frequently during the simmer so the honey mustard glaze thickens evenly and doesn’t scorch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; rewarm in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water to loosen the glaze. Freeze is not recommended due to texture changes in the glaze. For a lower-sodium option, use reduced-sodium soy sauce without changing the simmer time.