Porter Beer Glazed Grilled Sausages with Onion Jam

Directions:

Make Onion Jam:

1. Light side burner on medium heat.
2. Place a non-stick skillet.
3. Stir in onion slices.
4. Sauté for about 4 minutes, until wilted.
5. Stir in dried cherries, 2 tbsp cider vinegar, Porter Beer and brown sugar.
6. Reduce heat to low.
7. Cover and cook over low heat until onions are very tender, about 10 minutes.
8. Deglaze pan with additional 1/4 cup Porter Beer.
9. Stir in salt and pepper.
10. Set aside until ready to serve.

To Make Glaze:

1. In another sauce pan, whisk together 1/2 cup Porter Beer, molasses, apricot preserves and 3 tbsp cider vinegar.
2. Bring to a simmer over low heat; let bubble for 5 minutes.

To Grill:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Place kielbasa on grill; let it cook on both sides, turning, until a bit charred, about 2 minutes per side.
3. Brush with glaze.
4. Move kielbasa to side, where the fire or heat is not so hot.
5. Let sausage cook until glaze caramelizes, about 1 - 2 minutes, then turn sausage again and glaze other side.
6. Repeat glazing two or three times, until sausage is nicely coated and charred.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Serve immediately, on bread or rolls, with onion jam.