Savory and Sweet Lil Smokies
Perfect for game days, holiday parties, or any casual gathering, these Savory and Sweet Lil Smokies are a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser that’s irresistibly easy to make. Tender cocktail sausages are simmered in a luscious sauce that strikes the perfect balance between smoky, tangy, and sweet—thanks to a rich blend of barbecue sauce, brown sugar, honey, and Dijon mustard, with a hint of Worcestershire and smoked paprika for depth. With just 5 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes on the stove, this quick appetizer is both effortless and impressive. Serve them warm, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of freshness, and watch them disappear from the platter in minutes. Whether you're hosting a party or craving a snack, these Lil Smokies are the ultimate bite-sized indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Lil Smokies (cocktail sausages)
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 3 tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Optional garnish: fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the Lil Smokies to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, to brown them slightly.
Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the Lil Smokies in the skillet, stirring to coat the sausages evenly.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sausages simmer in the sauce for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the sauce thickens and the Lil Smokies are heated through.
Transfer the Lil Smokies to a serving dish and optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added flavor and presentation.
Serve warm with toothpicks or small forks for easy grabbing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.3 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.1 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 239 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 7490 mg | 326% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.8 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 159.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1572 mg | 33% | |
*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.
