Grilled Andouille Dogs with Jalapeño Coleslaw

Grilled Andouille Dogs with Jalapeño Coleslaw

For this recipe, splitting the sausages lets you grill up a golden sear on the cut side for bonus texture.

Andouille is one of the classic hallmark ingredients of cajun cooking. It’s a robust pork-based smoked sausage peppered with plenty of paprika. Andouille also has a very coarse grind texture – you can see the chunks of meat and fat in it.

Traditionally you’ll find andouille sausage sliced and incorporated in dishes like gumbo or jambalaya. In my gumbo recipe, I always brown the sausage slices before cooking. The coarse fat browns SO beautifully in the pan, creating a golden crust and extra layer of flavor. It’s this same great texture that also makes andouille a perfect candidate for the grill.

 

grilled andouille sausage

This is not quite a sandwich. It’s definitely not a traditional hot dog, but that’s probably the most accurate description. This version is definitely heartier than the classic one! I guess you might call it a Texas-take on a poboy, since it uses bolillo rolls, jalapeno slaw and of course – barbecue sauce.

I do recommend, if possible, that you use a mandoline to make your coleslaw in order to achieve those paper thin shreds. This is particularly handy for the jalapeno, so you end up with thin piquant slices, instead of a thick hunk of uncooked pepper.

Grilled Andouille Dogs with Jalapeño Coleslaw

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Grilled Andouille Dogs with Jalapeño Coleslaw

Grilled Andouille Dogs with Jalapeño Coleslaw


  • Author: Jess Pryles
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: serves 6

Ingredients

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6 links of Andouille Smoked Sausage

6 x bolillo rolls (or similar)

1/2 of a green cabbage

1 carrot

3 jalapeno peppers

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

3/4 cup bbq sauce


Instructions

  1. Start by making the coleslaw. Peel and shred the carrot and place into a large bowl. Use a mandoline or knife to slice the cabbage into thin strands. Add to the bowl. Deseed and de-stem the jalapeno peppers, then slice thinly and add to the bowl. In a jar, combine the mayo, cider vinegar, salt, sugar and hot sauce. Shake vigorously to combine well. Pour over the cabbage mix and toss everything to combine well.
  2. Light a grill for medium heat cooking, about 400f.
  3. Slice the andouille sausage in half lengthwise.
  4. Grill the sausage halves directly over heat, flipping every 2-3 minutes, until they have warmed through and the cut side has developed a nice char.
  5. To assemble – slice the bolillo rolls in half lengthwise. Spread one heaped tablespoon of bbq sauce on the top half of the bun. Spoon a generous amount of jalapeno coleslaw on the bottom half of the bun. Layer with two slices of grilled sausage and serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: cajun

Keywords: hot dog, andouille, cajun, grilling

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