Drunken Wieners
Perfect for parties and potlucks, these Drunken Wieners are a crowd-pleasing appetizer with a boozy twist! Juicy cocktail wieners are slow-cooked in a luscious, whiskey-infused barbecue-style sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a blend of flavorful spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. The slow cooking process allows the wieners to soak up the tangy-sweet, smoky sauce while creating a thick, sticky glaze that’s irresistible. With easy prep and minimal effort, this recipe is ideal for entertaining—just set it up in a slow cooker and let it work its magic. Serve these savory bites warm with toothpicks for the ultimate finger food that’s sure to impress your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 oz Cocktail wieners
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Whiskey
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
Instructions
Place the cocktail wieners in a large slow cooker or heavy-bottomed saucepan.
In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, whiskey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk until fully mixed and smooth.
Pour the sauce mixture over the cocktail wieners, ensuring all wieners are coated evenly.
If using a slow cooker, cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to ensure the sauce thickens.
If cooking on the stovetop, place the pan over low heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more vinegar for tanginess or brown sugar for sweetness.
Once cooked, transfer the drunken wieners to a serving dish or leave in the slow cooker set to warm.
Serve with toothpicks for easy grabbing and enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 245.3 g | 314% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.8 g | 454% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 9388 mg | 408% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.4 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.6 g | ||
| Protein | 91.8 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2161 mg | 46% | |
*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.
