Black Pepper Roast Sausage

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 10 g BBQ tea seasoning (black-tea base, adds subtle smokiness and depth)
• 8 good-quality pork or beef sausages (about 1 kg total)
• 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns, coarsely cracked
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
2. Season sausages: In a large bowl, toss sausages with olive oil, BBQ tea seasoning, cracked pepper, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
3. Roast: Arrange sausages on the prepared tray with rosemary and thyme sprigs. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 75 °C / 165 °F).
4. Serve: Transfer sausages to a platter, drizzle with pan juices, and accompany with your favorite mustard or dipping sauce.

Chef’s Notes