Deviled sausages are spicy sausages that can be made with any type of sausage, cooked in a hot mixture of seasonings, and served with vegetables, polenta, mashed potatoes, or bread. The sauce is made with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, hot sauce, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, onions, garlic, chili peppers, and horseradish. Additional ingredients such as apple, mango, pineapple, soy sauce, ginger, molasses, and green peppers can be added for more complex flavors.
Regular sausages that have been prepared to be intensely spicy and hot are known as deviled sausages. Any type of sausage can be used whole or cut into pieces. Some recipes call for the sausages to be browned in a pan and then braised in a very hot mixture of seasonings. Other recipes use a more casserole-like approach and cook the sausages in the hot spices in an oven for an extended period of time. The end result of making deviled sausage is a food that can be a party appetizer or meal when served with vegetables, polenta, mashed potatoes, or bread.
Almost any type of sausage can be used when making deviled sausage. Spicy and sweet Italian sausages are a common choice, as are small cocktail sausages when the dish is meant to be finger food. Special types of sausage, such as andouille or Chinese sausage, can add extra spice to the dish. Sausages like kielbasa or Spanish chorizo can have the same effect. If using mild-flavored chicken, turkey, or sausage, you may need to reduce the spice in the deviled sauce to avoid overpowering the more subtle flavor.
The heat in devilled sausages comes from a thick gravy that is cooked with the meat until a tangy coating forms on the sausages. There are numerous recipes, but some standard ingredients are mustard, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Vinegar, hot sauce, barbecue sauce, and tomato paste are also often used, especially when the dish will be slow-cooked for a long time. Onions, garlic, chili peppers and horseradish can add spicy nuances. All the ingredients for the sauce are combined and cooked briefly in a pan, sometimes with broth or water added.
To assemble the deviled sausages, the meat and vegetables are browned and cooked in a pan. The sauce is added and heated so the flavors come together. At this point, the pan is either partially covered and allowed to simmer until the sauce has reduced or everything is transferred to a saucepan and placed in an oven to slow roast. Devilled sausages are done when the sauce has thickened and coated all of the meat.
There are recipes for deviled sausages that add more complex flavor elements. Apple, mango and pineapple are popular additions that can help create a sweet and sour flavor. Soy sauce, ginger, molasses and green peppers can add depth to the sauce and help it caramelize and thicken. The finished sausages can be served with bread, rice, fresh vegetables, mayonnaise sauce, or even with more hot sauce on the side.
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