Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies
Transform your next gathering with these Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies, the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer! Simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce made with barbecue sauce, honey, brown sugar, and a hint of soy sauce, these bite-sized sausages strike the perfect balance between sweet and spicy. The subtle heat from red pepper flakes and the aromatic kick of garlic powder elevate the smokies to irresistible levels of indulgence. Prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker, this set-it-and-forget-it recipe is ideal for parties, game days, or potlucks. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra flavor, these savory, melt-in-your-mouth bites are as easy to make as they are to devour. Pro-tip: Serve them straight from the slow cooker to keep them warm throughout the festivities!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 oz Little Smokies sausages
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley
Instructions
In a large slow cooker, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
Add the little smokies sausages to the slow cooker. Stir until all of the sausages are well coated in the sauce.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set the heat to the low setting.
Cook the little smokies in the slow cooker for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Once done, taste a smokie and adjust seasoning if desired, adding more black pepper or a dash of salt if needed.
Turn off the slow cooker when ready to serve. Transfer the little smokies to a serving dish or keep them warm in the slow cooker.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving for an added touch of freshness and color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 261.3 g | 335% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.4 g | 487% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 12896 mg | 561% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.3 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 275.0 g | ||
| Protein | 87.7 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2621 mg | 56% | |
*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.
