Description
Zesty Sweet & Smoky Little Smokies dance with flavor, bringing irresistible appetizer magic to your gathering. Saucy, tangy bites promise to delight guests and spark conversation around your delicious spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 packages (12 ounces / 340 grams each) little smokies sausages
Sauces and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, sriracha, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes in a medium mixing bowl until the components create a harmonious, glossy marinade.
- Place little smokies into a large skillet and generously drench them with the prepared zesty sauce, ensuring each sausage is thoroughly coated.
- Heat the skillet over medium temperature, allowing the sausages to gently simmer and absorb the complex flavor profile of the sauce.
- Stir occasionally during the 10-15 minute cooking process, watching the sauce gradually thicken and caramelize around the little smokies.
- Once the sausages are thoroughly warmed and the sauce reaches a rich, clingy consistency, remove from heat.
- Transfer the glazed little smokies to a serving platter, creating an appetizing presentation that highlights their glistening, flavor-packed exterior.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional red pepper flakes or finely chopped parsley for a vibrant garnish that adds visual appeal and subtle extra zest.
- Accompany with toothpicks to facilitate easy, mess-free sampling at your gathering.
Notes
- Spice Control: Adjust the sriracha and red pepper flakes based on heat preference, allowing guests with different spice tolerances to enjoy the dish.
- Sauce Versatility: This zesty sauce works wonderfully with other proteins like chicken wings or meatballs, making it a go-to recipe for multiple appetizers.
- Slow Cooker Option: Transfer simmered smokies to a slow cooker on warm setting to keep them hot during parties, preventing sauce from drying out and maintaining optimal flavor.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the sauce and smokies in advance, refrigerate, and reheat gently before serving to enhance the melding of flavors and save party prep time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 166
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg