Grilled Sausages with Prunes and Bacon

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My husband's grandmother gave me this recipe. The combo of sweet prunes, salty bacon and meaty sausages is delicious. This recipe is great with any fresh, large sausage (just not the wee breakfast-style sausages). Sometimes I use sweet Italian, sometimes spiced Italian, sometimes bratwurst, sometimes knockwurst, and sometimes just local pork sausage. Serve in buns with all the usual fixin's (sauerkraut, mustard, relish, etc.).

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 6 fresh bratwurst sausages

  • 18 pitted prunes

  • 6 slices bacon

  • 12 toothpicks

  • 6 bratwurst buns

Directions

  1. Prick the casing of each sausage in a few places to prevent them from bursting. Place the sausages in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 8 minutes. Remove from pot and let cool.

  2. Place toothpicks in a small bowl of water and soak 10 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.

  3. Slice sausages halfway through on the long side. Stuff 3 prunes into the opening. Wrap a bacon slice around the sausage in a spiral and secure with two toothpicks. Repeat with all 6 sausages.

  4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.

  5. Place sausages onto preheated grill and cook, turning once, until desired doneness, or until bacon is browned. Serve on buns topped with desired condiments.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

541 Calories
33g Fat
40g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 541
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 1210mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 99mg 8%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 606mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.