Big Ol Mess Smoked Sausage in Spicy Sweet Sauce

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with "Big Ol' Mess Smoked Sausage in Spicy Sweet Sauce," a flavorful, no-fuss skillet dish that’s bursting with hearty smoked sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and tender onions. This recipe combines bold and irresistible flavors, with a sticky sauce made from barbecue sauce, honey, and a kick of hot sauce, balanced perfectly with savory soy and Worcestershire sauces. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pan delight is perfect for busy nights and pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the sweet and spicy goodness. Ideal for anyone who loves a comforting, smoky dish with a touch of heat, this easy-to-make recipe is guaranteed to be a hit at the dinner table.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Smoked sausage
• 2 Bell peppers (any color)
• 1 Yellow onion
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 tbsp Hot sauce
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch thick pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Core, deseed, and slice the bell peppers into thin strips. Peel and slice the onion into thin wedges. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the smoked sausage slices and cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping occasionally, until browned on both sides. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Lower the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the sliced bell peppers, onion wedges, and minced garlic. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using). Adjust the heat level to your preference by adding more or less hot sauce.

Step 6

Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the sauce mixture over the sausage and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly.

Step 7

Simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through.

Step 8

Remove from heat and taste for seasoning. Adjust with additional salt, black pepper, or red pepper flakes, if needed.

Step 9

Serve warm with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1028.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2189.5

Total Fat 156.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 383.3mg	0%
Sodium 8669.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 97.5g
Protein 70.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 211.7mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 1943.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.1%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 23.0%