Pork Sausages with Ginger Onions and Apple
Savor the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy with this hearty recipe for Pork Sausages with Ginger Onions and Apple. Juicy, golden-browned pork sausages are paired with caramelized onions infused with the warmth of fresh ginger, while tender apple slices add a touch of natural sweetness. A splash of balsamic vinegar enhances the flavors, creating a luscious glaze that ties everything together. This one-pan wonder is seasoned with dried thyme for a fragrant finish and comes together in just 45 minutes, making it a deliciously simple dinner option. Perfect for serving with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread, this dish is a comforting and flavorful meal the whole family will adore.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces pork sausages
- 2 large yellow onions
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the onions into half-moon shapes.
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger.
Core the apples and slice them into thin wedges.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the pork sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through. This will take about 12-15 minutes. Transfer the sausages to a plate and keep warm.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter. Once melted, add the sliced onions and grated ginger. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and starting to caramelize.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the onions and stir it in. Cook for another 2 minutes to enhance the caramelization.
Add the apple slices to the onions and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the apples are softened but still hold their shape.
Season the onion and apple mixture with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Deglaze the skillet by adding balsamic vinegar. Stir well to incorporate all the flavors and cook for 1-2 minutes until the liquid slightly reduces.
Return the sausages to the skillet with the onion and apple mixture. Let everything heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
Serve the sausages on a plate, topped generously with the ginger onion and apple mixture. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.5 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.0 g | 355% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 453 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 5836 mg | 254% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.4 g | ||
| Protein | 118.8 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2588 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
