Lil Smokies
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with this irresistibly sweet, tangy, and smoky recipe for Lil Smokies! Featuring tender smoked cocktail sausages bathed in a rich, homemade sauce made from barbecue sauce, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of garlic, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for parties, potlucks, or game-day gatherings. You can even add a touch of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick of heat! With just 5 minutes of prep time and a quick simmer on the stovetop, these bite-sized delights come together effortlessly and can be kept warm in a slow cooker for convenient serving. Serve them with toothpicks for the ultimate finger food, and watch them disappear in no time. Perfect for snack lovers craving bold, saucy flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Lil Smokies (smoked cocktail sausages)
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir until well combined.
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until the brown sugar has dissolved and the sauce is smooth. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the Lil Smokies to the saucepan and stir to coat them fully in the sauce.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the Lil Smokies in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
5. Transfer the Lil Smokies and sauce to a serving dish or keep them warm in a slow cooker if serving for a party.
6. Serve immediately with toothpicks for easy grabbing, and enjoy your flavorful snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.2 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.9 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 239 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 7340 mg | 319% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.0 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.1 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1652 mg | 35% | |
*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.
