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Grilled Bourbon Glazed Sausage Onion Sandwich

Bourbon Glazed Grilled Sausage and Onions Sandwich

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Bourbon Glazed Grilled Sausage and Onions Sandwich. This recipe takes classic sausages to new heights, combining succulent grilled meats, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, and a tantalizing bourbon-infused glaze. Elevate your grilling game and savor a sandwich that's both savory and sweet, perfect for gatherings and casual delights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds hot or sweet sausage cut to 2-3 inches in length
  • Rolls
  • 3 large Vidalia Onions
  • 2 roasted red peppers sliced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • For Bourbon Glaze
  • 3/4 cup bourbon or whiskey
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili with garlic sauce or Sriracha
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • First, make the glaze by combining the bourbon, sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and chili with garlic sauce (or Sriracha) in a small pot. Whisk until combined.
  • Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. Take 2 TBS or so of the sauce and place it into a small bowl, add the cornstarch to it, and mix until the cornstarch dissolves.
  • Carefully scrape all of the mixture back into the pot and continue to boil for 2 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust flavor to your preference and set aside. (Bourbons and whiskies vary in strength and taste, feel free to add more sugar or ketchup, etc. until you achieve the flavor you enjoy best)
  • Fire up your grill, slice the onion into thin slices and lightly brush with a bit of oil. Season with salt and pepper and grill over med-high heat, moving them around from time to time to prevent charring.
  • Halfway through, brush the onions with a bit of the Bourbon Glaze. Continue cooking until the onions are done to your liking. Place them in a small bowl and cover with foil until ready to assemble the sandwiches.
  • On the other side of the grill, cook your sausages. As soon as you take the sausages off of the grill, liberally brush them with Bourbon Glaze.
  • Assemble sandwiches by splitting the rolls, piling on onions and roasted peppers, then topping with the sausages. Add additional onions and glaze over-top, as well as Parmesan cheese.
  • Notes: If you are not a huge fan of the taste of Bourbon, start with 1/2 cup - you can add the other 1/4 cup after you have tasted it. Some Bourbons are very strong. Feel free to add greens to your sandwiches as well. Glaze can be made 1-2 days ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator in a sealed jar.

Notes

Tips:
  • You know when you cut sausage with a knife, it starts building up on the knife and you have to either scrape it against your cutting board or wipe it clean as you go? WELL…after years and years of doing just that, I learned a new trick. A few years ago, as I was standing in line for meat from my local Amish Farmer’s Market, I watched as one of the girls was cutting sausage with SCISSORS for a customer. I was dumbstruck…WHY had I (who often has MacGyver-like skills) NOT thought to do this?? It’s the little things ?
  • Adjust bourbon quantity if desired; start with 1/2 cup if you're not a strong bourbon fan.
  • Customize with your favorite greens or veggies for added freshness.
  • The bourbon glaze can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
 
Nutrition (Per serving):
  • Calories: 550
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 53g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
 
Keyword grilled saugage, sandwich