For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Feel free to use your favorite type of cracker for the cracker meal. Ritz crackers or saltines work well. The sausage balls can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your liking, depending on how sweet you prefer the sauce.
Sausage Balls I
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PREP TIME8 hrs 45 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME8 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS21
These savory sausage balls, infused with aromatic sage, are elevated by a zesty and irresistible tangy sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a delightful snack, they're even better when made ahead and reheated, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate3 g
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Cholesterol21 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium223 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, gently combine the ground pork sausage, beaten egg, crushed cracker meal, and dried sage. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Divide the mixture into two equal portions. (5 minutes)
02
Step
15 mins
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage balls to the skillet and brown on all sides, ensuring they are cooked through. Drain the cooked sausage balls on paper towels to remove any excess grease. Transfer the browned sausage balls to a container with a tight-fitting lid. (15 minutes)
03
Step
25 mins
In a small saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the sauce comes to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. (25 minutes)
04
Step
1 hrs
Pour the tangy sauce evenly over the browned sausage balls in the container. Allow the sausage balls to cool to room temperature before covering the container with the lid and refrigerating overnight. (1 hour)
05
Step
10 mins
To serve, reheat the sausage balls and sauce in a skillet over low heat, or in a microwave-safe dish until warmed through. Serve warm and enjoy! (10 minutes)
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Aleen Feest
Jun 26, 2025The recipe was easy to follow and the sausage balls turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again!
Marielle Damore
Jun 14, 2025These sausage balls were a hit at my party! The tangy sauce is what really makes them special.
Paul Keeling
May 25, 2025I added a little bit of Dijon mustard to the sauce for extra flavor. Delicious!
Rebeka Bergstrom
May 10, 2025I made these for a potluck and everyone raved about them. The sage adds a wonderful flavor.