Description
Honey Garlic Sausage Potatoes is a flavorful and easy one-pan recipe featuring tender roasted red potatoes and savory Italian sausage, all coated in a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a hearty family dinner, this dish balances the sweetness of honey with the acidity of apple cider vinegar and the umami of soy sauce, enhanced by aromatic herbs and garlic.
Ingredients
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Potatoes and Seasoning
- 2 lbs small red potatoes, scrubbed and halved or quartered if large
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Sausage
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or hot), casings removed
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the potatoes.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and scrub the red potatoes thoroughly. Cut them into halves or quarters depending on size to ensure even cooking. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, dried rosemary, and dried thyme until evenly coated. Spread them out in a single layer on a large baking sheet to allow for proper roasting.
- Cook Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and crumble the Italian sausage into it. Cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked through, which takes about 8 to 10 minutes. Once done, remove the sausage from the skillet but keep the rendered fat in the pan for the sauce.
- Make Honey Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet with the rendered fat, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in the Dijon mustard. Continue to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Roast Potatoes: Place the baking sheet with potatoes in the preheated oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside.
- Combine and Finish Roasting: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the cooked sausage to the potatoes. Toss gently to combine. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the sausage and potatoes and toss again to coat everything well. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired for a fresh touch and added color.
Notes
- You can use either sweet or hot Italian sausage depending on your preferred spice level.
- Adjust salt carefully since soy sauce adds saltiness; using low sodium soy sauce helps control overall salt content.
- Ensure potatoes are cut evenly to promote uniform roasting and texture.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme greatly enhance the flavor but can be substituted with dried herbs if necessary.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
