Name: Grilled Andouille Sausage Kebabs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 pound of Cajun style Andouille sausages, cut into rounds; 24 baby pearl onions; 3 small red, yellow and orange peppers, cut into chunks; For the marinade; 2 tablespoons of red currant jelly; 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar; 1 ½ tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon of fresh basil; 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme; 1 large clove of garlic, minced

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These grilled andouille sausage kebabs combine spicy Cajun sausage with peppers and pearl onions for an easy summer dinner or cookout recipe. They’re quick to prep, easy to grill, and perfect when you need a simple way to cook andouille sausage.

A light marinade of red currant jelly, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and a bit of olive oil adds flavor to the kebabs that your family will love. The kebabs have a sweet and savory taste with a kick that is not too spicy.

These grilled sausage skewers are sure to be a hit at any summer BBQ.

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Ingredients for the grilled andouille sausage kebabs

To make these zesty sausage skewers, you will need the following ingredients:

For the skewers

1 pound of Cajun-style Andouille sausages, cut into rounds
24 baby pearl onions
3 small red, yellow, and orange peppers, cut into chunks.

For the marinade

2 tablespoons of red currant jelly
3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of fresh basil
1 teaspoon of fresh thyme
1 large clove of garlic, minced

You’ll also need barbecue skewers.

Protip: For my sausages, I chose a precooked sausage to save on cooking time. These sausages are naturally smoked and have a great blend of herbs and spices. Because they come fully cooked, this recipe will come together in a flash on the grill, and you won’t overcook the vegetables by having them too long on the BBQ.

How to make grilled andouille sausage kebabs

Since two of the basic ingredients in Cajun food are onions and peppers, it’s no surprise that these two foods made it onto my skewers along with some Cajun-style sausage.

Make the marinade

Mince the garlic.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the garlic with the red currant jelly, vinegar, olive oil, and fresh herbs.
Mix the ingredients well and set them aside.

Prepare the sausage and vegetables

Slice the sausages into rounds.
Cut your peppers into large chunks.

Prepare the skewers

Thread the sausage rounds, pearl onions, and pieces of sweet peppers onto BBQ skewers.
Pour the marinade over the skewers.
Place the skewers in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Grill the sausage skewers

Heat your BBQ grill to medium.
Grill the kebabs until the sausages are heated through and the vegetables have started to soften.
Served the kebabs over cooked, fluffy Jasmine rice and a glass of Pinor Noir.

Protip: If you use wooden skewers, soak them in water before you thread the ingredients. That will keep them from burning on the grill.

Tasting the grilled sausage kebabs

The flavor of these Cajun-style andouille sausages is wonderful. They have a hint of spice and a touch of sweetness from the red currant jam. The veggies are still slightly crunchy, which is just perfect.

These kebabs are perfect for any summer grilling occasion. Your friends will thank you for inviting them over for this meal, I promise!

More sausage recipes

If you love the flavor of sausages, here are three more recipes to try:

Baked Italian sausage and peppers recipe – A zesty combination that is hard to resist.
Ziti pasta with Italian sausages and peppers – Another easy recipe
Bow tie Pasta Salad – Made with sweet Italian sausages

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Yield: 4 servings of andouille sausage kebabs

Grilled Andouille Sausage Kebabs

Spicy andouille sausage, peppers, and onions are threaded onto skewers and grilled for an easy Cajun-inspired dinner recipe that’s perfect for summer cookouts or quick weeknight meals.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

For the kebabs

1 pound of Cajun style Andouille sausages, cut into rounds
24 baby pearl onions
3 small red, yellow and orange peppers, cut into chunks
For the marinade
2 tablespoons of red currant jelly
3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of fresh basil
1 teaspoon of fresh thyme
1 large clove of garlic, minced

Instructions

Mince the garlic.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the garlic with the red currant jelly, vinegar, olive oil, and fresh herbs. Mix well and set it the marinade aside.
Cut the sausages into rounds. Cut your peppers into large chunks.
Thread the sausage rounds, baby onions, and pieces of sweet peppers onto BBQ skewers.
Pour the marinade over the skewers. Place the skewers in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Grill the kebabs over medium heat until the sausages are heated through and the vegetables have started to soften.

Grilled Andouille Sausage Kebabs