Description
These Hot Honey Garlic Lil Smokies are a mouthwatering blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, perfect for serving as a party appetizer or game day snack. The combination of honey, hot sauce, and garlic creates a sticky glaze that coats the sausages, making them irresistible to guests. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, these lil smokies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14-ounce) package beef or pork Lil Smokies
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like sriracha or Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Lil Smokies: Add Lil Smokies to the skillet, cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and heated through.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together honey, hot sauce, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Pour over Lil Smokies, stir to coat.
- Simmer: Let the sausages simmer in the sauce for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish: Remove from heat, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and chopped herbs if desired. Serve warm with toothpicks.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of hot sauce used.
- Keep warm in a slow cooker for party serving convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6–7 smokies
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
