Those Little Smokies you find in the grocery stores are already cooked but since they are frozen, you have to thaw and recook it. But you wouldn’t eat it just as it is, you’d want something exciting to go along with it right? That’s why I would like to share with you an easy saucy recipe to get your party started.
What are Little Smokies?
Don’t mistake these cocktail weenies for baby carrots although they might look a little similar. Little Smokies are definitely made from meat. You can find bags and bags of these mini sausages in the frozen section ready to be heated and served. What makes these cocktail wieners so good is that they are made from the best meat cuts. You might be more familiar with it as Pigs in a Blanket but this is just one of its many applications. Making many dishes from Little Smokies isn’t a problem either because each pack contains about 40 links! Imagine what dishes you could do with those.
Ingredients
This crowd-pleasing appetizer only uses five (5) simple ingredients. Yes! Just five! And it’s not even one of those complicated hard-to-find ingredients. You’ll just need:
Packed of Little Smokies Homemade BBQ Sauce Brown Sugar Dijon Mustard Garlic Powder
Flavor Variations
Just because this recipe only has 5 ingredients, doesn’t mean you can’t put your own touch in this dish. In fact, it’d be easier for you to customize this recipe to suit your tastebuds. Wanna explore what you can do other than what I’ve listed in the recipe? Great! You can check out these other flavor variations below.
No homemade BBQ sauce? No worries. Feel free to use the store-bought ones. It works either way! Instead of brown sugar, you may also use sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or white sugar with a touch of molasses. Love some heat? Try adding any of these: sriracha sauce, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes. Adjust accordingly based on your heat tolerance. Add some crumbled bacon into it or cook only half of the lil smokies and the other half would be meatballs.
Storage and Make-Ahead Instructions
Store any leftover Lil Smokies in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for 3-5 days. And when reheating, simply microwave them for 1-2 minutes or simmer in a pot on the stovetop until warmed through. As for making it ahead, well, you can mix the sauce ahead up to three (3) days in advance. Keep it in a jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator. And once ready to cook, just throw it into the crockpot.
Ways to Use Little Smokies
As I mentioned earlier, Little Smokies can be served in a variety of applications. I’ve made a list of a few ways to serve your cocktail weenies that you would definitely enjoy.
Other Fun Appetizers
Impress your friends or family by serving these flavorful appetizers you can make in the comfort of your own home. Here are some recipes for your party or snacking needs.
Sausage Rolls Steak Tips Bacon Wrapped Chicken Coconut Shrimp
How To Make Little Smokies
In a medium mixing bowl, combine bbq sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder. Add little smokies to the bottom of the crockpot and cover with sauce. Cook 2 ½ hours (1 hour on high and the remaining time on low) or until heated through stirring occasionally. Cook 2 ½ hours (1 hour on high and the remaining time on low) or until heated through stirring occasionally. Serve out of crockpot with toothpicks as a party app!
