Sticky cocktail sausages with tangy glaze

These sticky cocktail sausages make a great addition to your festive buffet. Flavoured with honey and whole-grain mustard, they are both sweet and tangy at once, and are guaranteed to disappear in record time!

Let's be honest - everyone loves a sausage! And these mini sticky cocktail sausages with honey and mustard glaze are sure to be a hit on your festive buffet. You only need 15 minutes and 3 main ingredients, making this a super simple recipe!

These sausages are a perfect balance of sweet and savoury, making them an irresistible addition to any party table! The combination of sticky honey and tangy whole-grain mustard creates a glaze that clings to the sausages, forming a glossy coating with just the right amount of caramelised stickiness.

I've cooked these sausages in a frying pan rather than baking them in the oven, for convenience rather than anything else. They have to be coated in the glaze in a frying pan, so it makes sense to cook the sausages in this way rather than browning them in the oven first (= less washing up!)

I like to use whole-grain mustard for a few reasons:

• whole-grain mustard had a lovely mild taste with just the right amount of 'tang';
• the mustard seeds release pops of flavour into your mouth as you bite into them;
• the grains add to the presentation value of the sausages.

You could use Dijon (mild) or English mustard (stronger) depending on your taste and garnish the sausages with a sprinkling of sesame seeds instead.

You can serve these sticky sausages either on their own with cocktail sticks or add a bowl of redcurrant dip for extra sweetness. You can make a redcurrant dip by combining equal quantities of mayonnaise and redcurrant jelly in a small bowl.

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Ingredients

The glaze is sufficient to coat between 36 and 48 small cocktail sausages. You can double up on the ingredients if you want to make a larger batch.

• Cocktail sausages - these are good quality mini pork sausages or chipolatas that have to be fried or oven-baked. If you are in a hurry you could save time and use pre-cooked sausages instead.
• Honey - you need runny honey for this recipe. This adds the sweetness to the glaze.
• Whole-grain mustard - for the tang. You could substitute with Dijon or English mustard.
• Oil - for frying the sausages.

**You can find the exact ingredient quantities for making sticky cocktail sausages on the printable recipe card at the end of this post**

Instructions

Tips for a successful outcome

Here are my top tips to ensure your sticky cocktail sausages turn out perfectly.

• When cooking the sausages stir them frequently so they brown on all sides.
• To save time, you can use pre-cooked cocktail sausages and simply heat them for 2 or 3 minutes in the pan.
• Once you have added the mustard and honey stir well to coat the sausages. Do not leave the sausages on the heat for too long or the honey will turn into toffee.
• If using Dion or English mustard you may like to sprinkle a few sesame seeds onto the sausages for presentation purposes.

Serving suggestions

These sausages are delicious served plain in the honey mustard glaze. However, if you would like to serve them with a dip, here are a few suggestions.

• Honey mustard dipping sauce - combine equal quantities of honey, mustard and mayonnaise. Add a splash of lemon juice to balance the flavours.
• Blue cheese dip - combine ¼ cup of greek yoghurt with ¼ cup of crumbled blue cheese. Thin out with a splash of milk or buttermilk. Allow to stand, covered, in the refrigerator for at least an hour for the flavours to combine.
• Sweet chilli sauce - use your favourite store-bought brand.
• Spicy mayo- combine half a cup of mayonnaise with one or two teaspoons of Sriracha sauce (depending on how spicy you want the dip to be). Add a dash of lime or lemon juice.
• Tomato ketchup - never underestimate the popularity of tomato ketchup, especially if there will be children present!

Equipment

You will only need a frying pan and a spatula for making these sausages.

If you intend baking the sausages in the oven you will need a baking sheet. I normally line my baking sheet with tin foil or baking parchment to make washing up easier.

Storage

Store the cooked sausages in a covered container in the refrigerator. You can reheat them in the microwave for 2 minutes or stir them in a frying pan over moderate heat until heated through.

I haven't tried freezing these sausages, but there's no reason why they can't be frozen. They should keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. Let them defrost in the refrigerator before reheating as above.

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