Sweet and Sour Mini Smokies
Sweet and Sour Mini Smokies are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings. Tender cocktail sausages are simmered in a luscious homemade sweet and tangy sauce made with pineapple juice, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar, balanced by the rich sweetness of brown sugar and a savory dash of soy sauce. A touch of cornstarch ensures the sauce thickens to a glossy perfection, while optional red pepper flakes can add a subtle kick for spice lovers. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe combines quick prep with bold flavors to create a snack that’s irresistibly sticky, saucy, and bite-sized. Serve straight from the stovetop or keep warm in a slow cooker for fuss-free entertaining that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz cocktail sausages (mini smokies)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, pineapple juice, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
3. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to create a slurry.
4. Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
5. If adding heat, stir in red pepper flakes at this point.
6. Reduce the heat to low and add the cocktail sausages to the saucepan. Stir to coat the sausages evenly with the sweet and sour sauce.
7. Simmer the sausages in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and fully coated in the thickened sauce.
8. Transfer to a serving dish or keep warm in a slow cooker set to low. Serve immediately with toothpicks for easy serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.9 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.6 g | 243% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 6461 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.2 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.0 g | ||
| Protein | 50.2 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 296 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1274 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.
