Oven-Baked Glazed Honey Garlic Sausages

Sweet, sticky, savory, and incredibly easy! These sausages are perfect as a main dish, a party appetizer, or a flavorful addition to your weeknight dinner rotation.

📝 Ingredients

1.5 – 2 lbs (680-900g) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into 1-inch rounds
⅓ cup (80ml) honey
3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tbsp ketchup or hoisin sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sriracha or red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for thicker glaze)
Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.

2. Make the Honey Garlic Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, vinegar, and sriracha (if using) until smooth.

3. Coat and Bake

Place the sliced sausages in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Pour about half of the glaze over the sausages and toss to coat evenly.
Bake for 15 minutes.

4. Glaze Again and Finish Baking

Remove the pan from the oven. Pour the remaining glaze over the sausages and toss.
Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the glaze is bubbly and the sausages are caramelized around the edges.

5. Optional: Thicken the Glaze

If you prefer a thicker glaze, transfer the sausages and all the pan juices to a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat.
Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.

6. Serve

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately over rice, with toothpicks as an appetizer, or alongside roasted vegetables.

💡 Pro Tips

Sausage Choice: Smoked sausage, kielbasa, or even Italian sausage links work well. For appetizers, use little smokies cocktail sausages!
Don’t Crowd the Pan: Ensuring the sausages are in a single layer helps them caramelize instead of steam.
Broil for Crispiness: For extra caramelization, broil for the last 1-2 minutes (watch closely!).
Make it a Meal: Add chopped bell peppers and onions to the pan for a complete sheet-pan dinner.

These sausages are always a hit—sweet, salty, garlicky, and so simple to make!