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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

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

Serving Size 1 Turkey Sausage with bun only (140g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
Calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total fat 12 g 15 %
Saturated fat 2.5 g 13 %
Trans fat
Cholesterol 40 mg 14 %
Sodium 830 mg 36 %
Total Carbohydrates 22 g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 0 g 1 %
Sugars 4 g
Protein 16 g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 133mg 10%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 369mg 8%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. This is a representation of the nutrition label. The actual nutrition label on the product may vary slightly.

  • 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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