Description
This Hot Honey Garlic Lil Smokies recipe combines sweet, spicy, and savory flavors to create a delicious appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Tender cocktail sausages are cooked in a buttery garlic sauce, then coated with a sticky, flavorful glaze made from honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, and smoked paprika. Garnished with fresh parsley or green onions, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 package (14 oz) Lil Smokies (cocktail sausages)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like sriracha or Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Brown Sausages: Add the Lil Smokies to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are lightly browned on all sides.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and black pepper until well combined.
- Simmer with Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the browned sausages in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats each sausage evenly.
- Serve: Serve the hot honey garlic Lil Smokies warm, garnished with chopped parsley or green onions if desired. Ideal as a tasty appetizer or party snack, perfect to enjoy with toothpicks!
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less hot sauce according to your preference.
- You can prepare this dish in a slow cooker by combining all the ingredients and cooking on low for 2 to 3 hours.
- Check labels on sausages and sauces to ensure they meet gluten-free requirements if needed.
