Grilled Sausage – Polish, Italian, Brats – perfectly cooked juicy meat and snap-crisp skin in 10 minutes every time!
My mouth is already watering at the thought of juicy grilled sausage with lightly crisped, charred skin, nestled in a toasted bun and piled high with all my favorite toppings.
There will never be a time when I have too many 10 minute meals.
What do I need to make Grilled Sausage?
Basically all you’ll need is an outdoor gas grill, sausage and your favorite toppings.
How to make perfectly grilled sausage every time:
Grilling is my #1 best way to cook sausage. The meat inside stays juicy while the skin outside has a light snappy crisp texture. It’s heaven in a bun and there’s no skillet to wash!
Preheat the gas grill to medium heat to medium-high heat (400-450 degrees).
Place sausage links directly on the grates over direct heat, then close the lid and cook 3-5 minutes until you have a nice char.
Using tongs, turn the sausage to the other side and continue cooking another 2-3 minutes or until an internal temp reaches 160 degrees.
Insert meat thermometer into the end of the sausage so you don’t lose all that juice from inside!
Favorite toppings and serving suggestions:
Condiments: ketchup, mustard, mustard-horseradish, pickled red onions, sauerkraut, coleslaw
Grilled onions and bell peppers: grill in a foil packet with olive oil or vegetable oil) salt and pepper.
Polish Kielbasa: serve with Polish Potato Pancakes, Dill Pickle Soup or City Chicken.
Tips for the best Grilled Sausage:
To level up buns, brush with butter or olive oil then place on the grates over indirect heat for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.
Enjoy as an appetizer – grill, slice, serve up with toothpicks and spicy mustard (a family favorite in my house).
This recipe works well for any kind of fresh sausage or smoked sausage as long as it’s in a casing.
Why I love this recipe:
- Quick, easy, versatile – works with any kind of smoked or fresh sausage: Polish, Italian, Brats.
- Everything cooks completely on the grill – juicy sausage with crispy, char-grilled skin.
- Grilled sausage is a simple weeknight meal that’s great for entertaining too.
Best side dishes with Grilled Sausage?
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
How to safely store leftover Grilled Sausage:
Cool sausage completely then store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave the next day for a quick lunch.
Enjoy!
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Grilled Sausage Recipe
Equipment
- gas grill
- tongs
Ingredients
- 16-20 oz package of fresh sausage Polish, Italian, Brats or smoked sausage
- 1 bun per sausage link
TOPPING IDEAS:
- condiments: ketchup, mustard, mustard-horseradish combination
- pickled red onions
- sauerkraut
- coleslaw
- grilled onions and bell peppers
- dill pickles
- sweet relish
Instructions
- Preheat the gas grill to medium heat to medium-high heat (400-450 degrees).
- Place sausage links directly on the grates over direct heat. Close lid and cook 3-5 minutes until grill/char marks.
- Use tongs to turn sausage over. Continue cooking another 2-3 minutes or until internal temp reaches 160 degrees (Insert meat thermometer into the end of the sausage so you don’t lose all that juice from inside).
- Level up buns – brush with butter or olive oil then place on the grates over indirect heat for a minute or two until lightly toasted. Remove from the grill and serve right away.
Easy grilled sausage – winner!