Smoked Kielbasa with Hot Honey Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked pork sausage or kielbasa
• 2 Tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Zesty Gold BBQ Sauce (recipe link in notes section)
• 1 Tablespoon Hey Grill Hey Sweet Rub (recipe link in notes section)
• ¼ cup Hey Grill Hey Hot Honey BBQ Sauce (recipe link in notes section)

Steps

1. 1

   Prep the smoker. Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees F. Add your preferred mild wood chips for extra flavor.

2. 2

   Score the kielbasa. Make shallow diagonal cuts about ¼-inch deep and 1 inch apart along the entire length of the kielbasa. Repeat cutting in the opposite direction so your sausage has a diamond-shaped pattern.

3. 3

   Apply the rub. Slather the scored sausage with the Zesty Gold BBQ Sauce (or yellow mustard), then season the slathered kielbasa evenly on all sides with the Sweet Rub.

4. 4

   Smoke the kielbasa. Place the seasoned kielbasa directly on the smoker grates, then close the lid and smoke for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

5. 5

   Glaze and finish. Once the internal temperature of the sausage reaches 165 degrees F using a reliable meat thermometer, use a brush to baste it with the Hot Honey BBQ Sauce. Close the lid, then smoke the kielbasa for 15 more minutes for a caramelized finish.

6. 6

   Rest, slice, and enjoy! Remove the kielbasa from the smoker to a cutting board or serving platter and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the sausage into rounds, sprinkle with a little extra Sweet Rub, and serve hot. The smoked kielbasa goes great with smoked cheese and crackers on a BBQ charcuterie board.