Description
These Zesty Little Smokies are the perfect appetizer for any gathering, with a sweet and tangy sauce that packs a flavorful punch. Easy to make on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz) package cocktail sausages (Little Smokies)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup grape jelly
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Cocktail Sausages:
Sauce:
Instructions
- Mix Sauce: In a medium saucepan or slow cooker, combine barbecue sauce, grape jelly, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir until well blended.
- Add Sausages: Add the Little Smokies to the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook: If using stovetop, cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and sauce is slightly thickened. If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 2–3 hours or on high for 1–1.5 hours.
- Serve: Serve warm straight from the pot or transfer to a serving dish with toothpicks for easy snacking.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This recipe can be doubled for parties and is perfect for game day or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (or 2–3 hours slow cooker)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–7 sausages
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
