Smoked Sausage Recipe on Pellet Grill

Name: Smoked Sausage Recipe on Pellet Grill
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds prepared sausage (your favorite kind (Italian, Brats, Farmer, etc.))

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Get ready for incredible flavor with this Smoked Sausage Recipe on Pellet Grill! These sausages are juicy and full of flavor, with just the right amount of smoky flavor. Serve it with your favorite sides for an unforgettable meal that will impress your guests!

The smoked sausages, with grill marks, on a white serving platter.

Smoked sausage is one of my favorite things to cook on the pellet smoker for an easy meal. They are quick to make, with virtually no prep time, and are always delicious.

I used to think that cooking sausages over an open fire was the best way to cook them, but I was wrong. The smoker beats that method hands down.

You can use this recipe for cooking any sausage, even your own homemade smoked sausage.

For more delicious smoked meat recipes, check out all of my Smoker Recipes.

For an even quicker way to cook sausage, try my Air Fryer Sausage Recipe.

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What Kind of Sausage is Good For Smoking?
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Ingredient Notes
How To Smoke Sausage on Pellet Grill
Expert Tips for Smoking Sausage
What To Make With Smoked Sausages
What Is The Best Wood for Smoking Sausages?
Recipe FAQs
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What Kind of Sausage is Good For Smoking?

You can use any type of sausage. Some of the best sausages are:

Bratwurst: A classic German sausage that's perfect for smoking.
Chorizo: This spicy sausage has a unique flavor profile that is excellent for smoked dishes.
Kielbasa: This Polish sausage is a good choice for those looking for that classic smokey flavor.
Andouille: This Cajun-style sausage is great for adding smoky spice to various recipes.
Italian Sausage: These are delicious smoked and can be used in many dishes.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

The smoke from the pellet grill adds rich flavor to the sausages.
This is an easy smoker recipe and quick too! Prep time is minimal, and cooking time is only 60 minutes, with most of it hands-off!
You can use any type of prepared sausage in this recipe, including turkey sausage and chicken sausage.
It's perfect for guests; you can cook as many or as few as you need.
It makes a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty, comforting meal to feed a crowd.
It's a crowd-pleaser perfect for summer barbecues, game day snacks, or as a delicious addition to your favorite pasta dish or casserole.
The sausage looks and tastes amazing – every bite is juicy, smoky perfection!
The pellet grill keeps the sausage juicy and tender.

Ingredient Notes

This easy smoked sausage recipe uses only one ingredient! Yup, sausage! 🙂 Nothing else is needed as the sausage already contains seasoning.

The ingredients to make smoked sausages, which is just sausages, are placed on a white counter in the plastic container that they were purchased in.

Prepared Sausage. There are many different types of sausage you can smoke. I used Italian sausage, but you can use bratwurst, kielbasa, venison, etc. I prefer to separate the sausage links to make cooking and turning the sausage easier.

How To Smoke Sausage on Pellet Grill

First, preheat your pellet grill to 225 degrees F, using your preferred wood pellets (hickory, mesquite, apple, etc.).

While the grill is preheating, prepare your sausages by removing them from their packaging and patting them dry with paper towels.

Once the grill is preheated, place sausages directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke them for 30 minutes.

Prepared sausages placed directly on the grill grates of the pellet smoker.

After 30 minutes, flip them over, and smoke for 30 minutes more. Cook the sausage until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. When it reaches this temperature, the sausage is done.

The sausages flipped over on the grill after 30 minutes of smoking.

Remove the sausages from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Serve with your favorite sides like Miracle Whip Coleslaw, Smoked Baked Potatoes, Smoked Mac and Cheese, or Smoked Baked Beans for an unforgettable meal!

Enjoy!

Smoked baked beans on a plate with coleslaw and smoked sausage.

Expert Tips for Smoking Sausage

Make sure to add wood pellets at the beginning when you preheat the grill.
For a milder smoke flavor, use a fruitwood such as an apple or cherry. For a stronger smoke flavor, use a hardwood such as hickory or mesquite.
For best results, don’t overcrowd the sausage when cooking on the pellet grill – leave enough room between each piece to ensure they cook evenly.
Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the sausage is fully cooked to the proper internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
To add more flavor, you can baste them with your favorite BBQ sauce during the last five minutes of cooking.
For a crispier texture, you can finish the sausage off on a higher heat for the last 5-10 minutes of cooking.
Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

What To Make With Smoked Sausages

Smoked Sausage and Rice - an easy one-pot meal.
Smoked Sausage and Potatoes - an easy 20-minute dinner.
Sausage and Peppers: A classic combo of sautéed peppers, onions, and smoked sausage!
Sausage Chili: Add a smoky kick to your favorite Smoked Chili Recipe with diced smoked sausage.
Pizza Topping: Spice up your next pizza night by topping Homemade Pizza Dough with sliced smoked sausage!
Pasta Dish: Toss cooked pasta with a creamy sauce and smoked sausage for an easy dinner.
Breakfast Casserole: Make a Hearty Breakfast Casserole with eggs, peppers, and slices of leftover smoked sausage.

What Is The Best Wood for Smoking Sausages?

Apple: I used apple wood, which is one of my favorites. It has a sweet and fruity flavor that pairs well with pork sausage.
Cherry: This has a slightly sweet and fruity flavor that pairs well with pork and beef sausage.
Maple: This imparts a mild flavor that pairs well with pork and beef sausage.
Oak: This has a strong and smoky flavor that pairs well with beef and venison sausage.
Pecan: This has a mild, nutty flavor that pairs well with pork and poultry sausage.
Mesquite: This has a strong, smoky flavor that pairs well with beef and pork sausage.

It's also worth noting that you can mix wood pellets for specific flavor profiles.

For example, you can combine apple and hickory wood pellets to create a sweet and smoky flavor.

Similarly, you can combine mesquite and hickory wood pellets to create a strong smoky flavor.

Recipe FAQs

How do you smoke sausage without drying it out?

Because the pellet smoker cooks at a lower temperature, it is the perfect cooking method. However, to keep the sausage from drying out, monitor the internal temperature of the sausages regularly to avoid overcooking them and drying them out.

What goes well with smoked sausage?

There are so many dishes that go well with smoked sausage, such as Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges, Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans Recipe With Brown Sugar, and Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower.

How do you store leftover smoked sausage?

Allow the sausage to cool completely at room temperature before storing. Place the sausage in an airtight container or wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. Keep the sausage in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How long does it take to smoke sausages?

How long to smoke sausages will depend on the type of pellet grill you have, how hot it cooks, ambient temperature, wind, etc. Cook until the internal temperature of the sausage reaches 165 degrees F. This will take approximately one hour.

Smoked sausages lined up on a white serving platter.

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