Description
This Hot Honey Garlic Lil Smokies recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, making it an irresistible appetizer for any gathering. The combination of hot honey and minced garlic creates a sticky, flavorful glaze that coats the bite-sized smokies beautifully. Quick to prepare and cook, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at parties or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 (14-ounce) packages lit’l 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
- Combine the sauce ingredients: In a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat, mix together the ketchup, hot honey, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hickory liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, and your choice of mustard until well combined.
- Add the lil smokies: Stir in the lit’l smokies sausages into the sauce, ensuring they are fully coated with the mixture.
- Simmer the mixture: Reduce the heat to low and allow the sausages and sauce to simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will let the flavors meld and the sauce thicken slightly.
- Serve warm: Once the sauce has thickened and the sausages are heated through, transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately as a flavorful appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot honey based on your preferred spice level.
- For extra smoky flavor, a few more drops of liquid smoke can be added carefully.
- These lil smokies can be kept warm in a slow cooker on low if preparing ahead.
- This recipe is great for events and potlucks and pairs well with crackers or toothpicks.
- Using ground mustard instead of yellow mustard adds a slightly different tangier taste.
