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Sticky, sweet, garlicky goodness — and the oven does all the work.
So here’s the deal. Some nights, I just can’t. You know what I mean? I want something delicious, something warm and filling — but also something that doesn’t require me hovering over the stove like I’m filming an episode of MasterChef.
That’s where these oven baked honey garlic sausages come in. They’ve saved my sanity more than once.
I threw this together one night when I had sausages sitting in the fridge and no plan. I whisked up a little honey, soy sauce, and garlic, popped everything in the oven — and when that smell hit the kitchen? Oh honey. My husband wandered in and said, “What smells so good?” which, let’s be honest, doesn’t happen often when I’m baking sausages.
Now I make them all the time. They’re cozy, low-effort, and somehow still feel a little fancy. Plus, it’s the kind of recipe that gets better the second time around — and the third — because it’s just so dang easy to play with.
Why You’ll Love This
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Sticky and savory, with just the right touch of sweet
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Comes together in five minutes, then into the oven it goes
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Perfect for weeknights, lazy Sundays, or feeding surprise guests
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Picky eater approved — and I don’t say that lightly
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One dish, easy cleanup — hallelujah
Ingredients (serves 4-ish)
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8 pork or beef sausages (raw, not pre-cooked)
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¼ cup honey
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced (or more if you’re like me and measure garlic with your heart)
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1 medium onion, sliced into little half moons
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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A sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley (totally optional, mostly for looks)
Swap Notes: Chicken or turkey sausages work just fine. Vegetarian ones? Haven’t tried ’em yet, but if you do, let me know! You might want to shorten the cook time a bit since those usually come pre-cooked.
Directions — Let’s Make Dinner
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Fire up your oven to 400°F (that’s 200°C if you’re cooking in slippers across the pond).
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Get a baking dish (I usually use a foil pan if I don’t feel like scrubbing). Lay your sausages in there nice and cozy.
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Mix up the magic — In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and black pepper. It’ll smell amazing already.
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Pour it all over the sausages. Don’t be shy — coat them well. Spoon a little over the tops if needed.
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Toss those onions into the dish too. Just scatter them around — no need to get fancy. They’ll caramelize beautifully in the glaze.
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Pop it in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Flip the sausages halfway through so they get nice and golden on all sides. And if your oven runs hot (like mine), check them around 22 minutes so they don’t go too far.
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Let them rest for a few minutes out of the oven. Just enough time to toss together a salad or warm up some leftover mashed potatoes.
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Sprinkle with parsley, if you feel like pretending you’re on a cooking show. Totally optional.
What To Serve With These Beauties
You’ve got options, my friend. These sausages don’t ask for much, but they love a good sidekick.
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Creamy mashed potatoes — Let that sticky glaze run all over them.
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A crunchy slaw — Something tangy to balance all that sweet and savory.
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Steamed green beans or roasted broccoli — Keep it simple.
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Crusty bread — Tear it, dip it, love it.
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Rice or couscous — Soaks up all the good stuff.
And hey, I’ve even sliced up the leftovers and tossed them into wraps with lettuce and mayo. Game-changer.
Storage Tips
Let’s be real: leftovers don’t always happen — but if they do, you’re in luck.
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Fridge: Store in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
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Reheat: Microwave works just fine, but the oven (350°F for 10-ish minutes) brings back that roasted magic.
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Freezer: Yep, these freeze well. Cool them first, freeze in a zip bag or airtight container, and you’ve got a future lazy dinner ready to roll.
Variations — Because Sometimes You Feel Fancy
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Add a little heat — A pinch of red pepper flakes, a dash of hot sauce, or even some sriracha in the glaze.
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Smoky vibes — A teaspoon of smoked paprika makes everything feel like it came off the grill.
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Herby twist — Throw in some thyme or rosemary if you’ve got it.
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Make it a marinade — Got time? Let the sausages sit in the glaze for an hour before baking. Flavor city.
Final Thoughts (a.k.a. Real Talk)
Look, I’m not saying these sausages will change your life. But I am saying they’ll get dinner on the table faster than you can say “What am I even making tonight?” And they’ll taste like you spent way more time on them than you did.
If you give them a try, leave me a comment below or send me a note — especially if you put your own spin on it. I’m always curious how these things evolve once they hit someone else’s kitchen.
Now go put your feet up while the oven does the heavy lifting.
Oven Baked Glazed Honey Garlic Sausages
Ingredients
- 8 pork or beef sausages
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the sausages in a rectangular aluminum foil container or a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, and black pepper.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the sausages, ensuring they are well coated.
- Scatter the sliced onions among the sausages.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, turning the sausages halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
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