Low Sodium Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies
Prepare to wow your taste buds with these Low Sodium Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies, the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for any occasion! Featuring low-sodium little smokies (or turkey sausages), this healthier twist on a classic favorite boasts a perfectly balanced sauce made with no-salt-added ketchup, golden honey, tangy apple cider vinegar, and an irresistible blend of smoky spices and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this finger food is ideal for game days, holiday gatherings, or casual parties. Serve them warm straight from the stovetop or keep them steaming hot in a slow cooker—either way, they're guaranteed to be a hit! Perfect for those watching their sodium intake, this recipe delivers bold flavors without compromising your health goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Low-sodium little smokies (or small low-sodium turkey sausages)
- 0.5 cup No-salt-added ketchup
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine no-salt-added ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and water.
Stir the sauce mixture over medium heat until fully combined. Bring it to a gentle simmer, reducing the heat to low. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Add the low-sodium little smokies to the saucepan. Stir them gently to coat them evenly in the sauce.
Cover the saucepan and let the smokies simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and sauce coverage.
Taste and adjust the spice level by adding more red pepper flakes if desired.
Transfer the sweet and spicy little smokies to a serving dish or keep them warm in a slow cooker set to the 'low' setting if serving later.
Serve with toothpicks or skewers for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.9 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 199 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 2115 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.4 g | ||
| Protein | 52.4 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1273 mg | 27% | |
*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.
