If you think sausages can only be pan-fried or grilled, this recipe will completely change your mind. Cooking sausages slowly with simple ingredients allows them to stay incredibly juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. This easy, hands-off method creates sausages that are perfectly cooked from the inside out, with a rich, savory taste that feels restaurant-quality—yet requires minimal effort. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to the old way.
Ingredients
6–8 sausages (pork, beef, chicken, or turkey)
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup broth (chicken or beef)
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
Salt, to taste
Optional: fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), bell peppers, or mustard
Instructions
Prepare the Base
Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker or deep pan. Drizzle with olive oil or add butter.
Add the Sausages
Arrange the sausages on top of the onions in a single layer.
Season
Sprinkle paprika, black pepper, and salt over the sausages. Add fresh herbs if using.
Add Liquid
Pour the broth gently around the sausages to keep them moist while cooking.
Cook Slowly
Slow cooker:
Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
Stovetop:
Cover and simmer on low heat for 35–45 minutes, turning once.
Optional Finish
For extra flavor, lightly brown the sausages in a hot pan for 2–3 minutes after cooking.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these sausages over mashed potatoes, rice, or with crusty bread. Spoon the onions and cooking juices on top for maximum flavor.