Honey Mustard Sausage and Brussels Sprouts Skillet
In short: Sliced sausages and halved Brussels sprouts browned in one skillet and tossed in a honey and whole-grain mustard glaze, ready in about 30 minutes. It takes about 32 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 22 min
- Total
- 32 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 420 kcal
Brussels sprouts brown well in a skillet, and their slight bitterness is a good match for rich sausage and a sweet-sharp glaze. Here sliced sausages brown first, then halved sprouts cook cut side down until deeply golden, and a little honey and whole-grain mustard coat everything. A splash of water steams the sprouts tender without making them soggy. Serve it straight from the pan with mashed potatoes, rice or crusty bread.
Instructions
- Slice the sausages into rounds 2 cm (3/4 inch) thick. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the sausage rounds for 5 to 6 minutes, turning, until browned on both sides. Move them to a plate.
- Add the sprouts cut side down to the pan with the salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes without stirring, until the cut sides are deep golden.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Pour in the water, cover and steam for 3 to 4 minutes until the sprouts are tender when pierced with a knife.
- Stir the honey, both mustards and the vinegar together in a small bowl.
- Return the sausages to the pan with the garlic and the glaze. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes until the glaze coats everything and the sausages reach 74°C (165°F). Taste for salt and serve from the pan.
Tips
- Cut the sprouts to a similar size. If they are large, quarter them so they cook through.
- Precooked smoked sausage works too. Slice and brown it for just 3 minutes and skip the temperature check.
Questions and answers
How do I keep Brussels sprouts from tasting bitter?
Brown them well and balance them with something sweet and acidic, as the honey and vinegar do here. Avoid overcooking, which gives them a sulfurous taste.
Can I use frozen Brussels sprouts?
They work but will not brown as well. Cook them from frozen, uncovered, and skip the water.
What can I serve with this skillet?
Mashed potatoes, rice, polenta or crusty bread all work. A simple green salad is enough.
How long does it take to make Honey Mustard Sausage and Brussels Sprouts Skillet?
About 32 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 22 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Honey Mustard Sausage and Brussels Sprouts Skillet?
About 420 kcal per serving, with 20 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates and 30 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 420 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 1300 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
