Maple Dijon Sausage Apples Potatoes (Print)

Sausage, potatoes, and apples coated in maple Dijon sauce for a comforting skillet meal everyone will enjoy.

# Components:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 pork sausages (approximately 400 g), cut into 5 cm pieces

→ Produce

02 - 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered into 2.5 cm chunks
03 - 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala recommended), cored and sliced
04 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

→ Sauce & Seasoning

07 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
08 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 - 120 ml low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
14 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage pieces and brown them on all sides, approximately 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add the thinly sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the potato chunks and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth.
04 - Return the seared sausage to the pot. Add the sliced apples. Pour the prepared maple Dijon mixture over the ingredients in the pot. Sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
05 - Cover the pot and let it simmer over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes. Stir once or twice during cooking. Ensure the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley, if using. Serve the dish warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under an hour with minimal cleanup
  • Uses simple ingredients that create complex flavors
  • Perfect balance of savory and sweet elements
  • Adaptable to different dietary needs and preferences
02 -
  • This dish reheats beautifully for leftovers
  • Each serving provides a complete meal with protein starch and fruit
  • The sauce creates a perfect sweet and savory balance
03 -
  • The key to this dish is getting a good sear on the sausages before adding other ingredients. Don't rush this step—those browned bits create incredible flavor.
  • Also, don't stir too frequently while simmering; gentle, occasional stirring keeps the apples and potatoes intact while still allowing everything to cook evenly.
  • Finally, taste before serving and adjust the balance with a touch more maple syrup if you want it sweeter or a splash of apple cider vinegar if you prefer more tang.

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