Cocktail Franks with Barbecue Sauce
Get the party started with these irresistible Cocktail Franks with Barbecue Sauce—a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s bursting with bold, sweet, and smoky flavors. Featuring tender cocktail franks simmered in a luscious blend of barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and a medley of seasonings like Worcestershire, onion, and garlic powders, this dish is a breeze to whip up in just 25 minutes. Perfect for game days, potlucks, or holiday gatherings, they’re served hot and saucy, making them the ultimate finger food when paired with toothpicks for easy snacking. Whether you’re hosting a cozy get-together or a large celebration, this quick and flavorful recipe guarantees to be a hit with guests of all ages.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound cocktail franks
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
Combine the barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder in a medium saucepan. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce heats, rinse and drain the cocktail franks if they are packed in a brine.
Carefully add the cocktail franks to the saucepan, using a spoon to fully coat them in the sauce.
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the franks simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the franks are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove the saucepan from heat.
Transfer the cocktail franks and sauce to a serving dish or a slow cooker set to warm, if serving over a longer period.
Serve with toothpicks for easy grabbing, and enjoy this delicious appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.8 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.5 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 7466 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.4 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.0 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1414 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
