Description
A delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring beef Lil Smokies simmered in a sweet, spicy, and garlicky hot honey sauce. Perfect for parties or game day gatherings, this recipe balances savory, sweet, and heat with minimal prep and stovetop cooking.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) package beef Lil Smokies
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as sriracha or Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and hot sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Add Lil Smokies and Simmer: Add the beef Lil Smokies to the pan and toss them to coat evenly with the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and let them simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are heated through and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the hot honey garlic Lil Smokies warm, ideally with toothpicks for easy eating. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the hot sauce quantity based on your preferred heat level.
- You can make this recipe in a slow cooker on low for 2–3 hours by combining all ingredients and stirring occasionally.
