Beer Braised Sausages with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Smoke-braise is combining braising and smoking. Braising is cooking in a liquid that covers the side of the meat, but not the top. Braising in a smoker will impart smoke flavor and keep the sausages from drying out.
- 6 Servings
- 15 mins Prep Time
- 45 mins Total Time
Ingredients
- Beer Braised Sausages
- 1 package Hot Italian Turkey Sausage
- or 1 package Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 2 cans light beer
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. chili lime seasoning
- 6 hot dog buns
- Cilantro Lime Slaw
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. chili lime seasoning
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 thinly sliced jalapeno
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Step 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. -
Step 2
Place an aluminum foil pan on grill and add onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and beer. -
Step 3
Heat braising mixture to a simmer and add sausages. Braise for 20 minutes. Remove sausages and pat dry with a paper towel. Preheat grill to high heat. -
Step 4
Combine cumin and chili lime seasoning in a small bowl. Brush sausage with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and rub with seasoning mixture. -
Step 5
Place sausages on grill and grill until the skin is crisp. -
Step 6
Cilantro Lime Slaw - Servings: 6 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 15 mins -
Step 7
For the Cilantro Lime Slaw, combine cumin, chili lime seasoning, lime juice and zest, honey, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. -
Step 8
Add cabbage, onion, cilantro, and jalapeno and toss to combine. -
Step 9
Let coleslaw rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with Beer Braised Sausages.
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