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Apple Sage Pork Sausages

20 minEasy4 servings

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4

servings

340

calories

20g

protein

22g

carbs

20g

fat

Ingredients

  • 4 pork sausages (bratwurst or apple pork sausages)
  • 2 apples, cored and sliced into wedges
  • 1 large onion, sliced into rings
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add sausages and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same pan.

  4. 4

    Add onion rings and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden.

  5. 5

    Add apple wedges and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until apples start to soften.

  6. 6

    Add sage, apple cider, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine.

  7. 7

    Return sausages to the pan and nestle them into the apples and onions.

  8. 8

    Drizzle maple syrup over everything. Cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes until sausages are cooked through and apples are tender.

  9. 9

    Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley.

  10. 10

    Serve directly from the pan with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

Pro Tips

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Bratwurst or apple pork sausages work best here - avoid overly spicy varieties.

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The onions caramelize in the pork fat - don't rush this step.

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A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up.