Description
Savory and sweet Hot Honey Garlic Lil Smokies are perfect for gatherings and parties. These bite-sized sausages are slow-cooked in a rich sauce made with hot honey, garlic, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, delivering a flavorful and irresistible appetizer that’s easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 (14 ounce) packages lil’ smokies sausages
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons hickory liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard (or 2 teaspoons yellow mustard)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausages: Place the two 14-ounce packages of lil’ smokies sausages into the crockpot or slow cooker, spreading them evenly at the bottom.
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, hot honey, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, hickory liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, and ground mustard. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Combine Sausages and Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the sausages in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat all sausages evenly with the sauce.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to the low setting. Cook for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until the sauce becomes bubbly and thickened and the sausages are fully heated.
- Serve Warm: Serve the hot honey garlic lil smokies warm directly from the slow cooker or transfer them to a serving dish for guests to enjoy.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot honey to control the level of sweetness and heat according to your preference.
- Stirring occasionally during cooking helps to evenly distribute the sauce and prevent burning on the edges.
- These lil smokies can also be prepared in a slow cooker liner for easier cleanup.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
