Best 10 Little Smokies Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer: Little Smokies wrapped in a sweet and savory blanket of goodness! These bite-sized delights, also known as Lil' Smokies or Cocktail Weenies, are the perfect party snack or game-day treat. In this article, we bring you a collection of irresistible Little Smokies recipes that will steal the show at any gathering. From the classic brown sugar and grape jelly glaze to variations featuring pineapple, bacon, and even a slow cooker option, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate. Prepare to embark on a flavor-packed journey with these delightful Little Smokies creations.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

LITTLE SMOKIES



Little Smokies image

Great for parties and entertaining! Serve with toothpicks.

Provided by jrh05

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup chopped onion
2 (16 ounce) packages little wieners

Steps:

  • Stir together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion, and wieners in the bowl of a slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 2 hours, or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1040.1 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

MY PICKLED LITTLE SMOKIES



My Pickled Little Smokies image

These make a great addition to an appetizer tray. I often get a lot of requests to make them from the hubby's crew at the rig.

Provided by smitty

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry

Time P3DT35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (14 ounce) packages little smoked sausages
1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon pickling salt
1 teaspoon pickling spice, or more to taste
1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon dill seeds
1 small onion, thickly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced, or to taste
20 whole black peppercorns
2 tablespoons pickled banana pepper rings

Steps:

  • Place the sausages into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, poking sausages with a sharp fork to release fat. Drain and rinse the sausages.
  • Place the sausages into a 1-quart glass canning jar.
  • Pour white vinegar and water into a saucepan, and stir in the pickling salt, pickling spice, mustard seeds, celery seeds, dill seeds, onion slices, garlic, black peppercorns, and banana pepper rings.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Pour the vinegar mixture over the sausages in the jar; cap the jar, and refrigerate at least 3 days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1060.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

BOURBON LITTLE SMOKIES



Bourbon Little Smokies image

My grandmother makes smokies this way, and I have to say I have never seen a similar recipe. It's a nice twist on a recipe that has only a few variations.

Provided by Melissa Arenson

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Beef

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups ketchup
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup bourbon whiskey
¼ cup water
1 (14 ounce) package beef smoky cocktail sausages

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, whisk the ketchup, brown sugar, bourbon whiskey, and water together until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Stir in the cocktail sausages, and place over medium heat.
  • Bring the sausages and sauce to a simmer; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 788.8 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

CHEEZY MACARONI AND LITTLE SMOKIES



Cheezy Macaroni and Little Smokies image

The combination of macaroni, cheese, little smokies, and carrots is awesome--my kids will even eat this, and that is saying something!

Provided by Misty

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
1 (16 ounce) package little smokie sausages
8 ounces processed cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen diced carrots

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, bring to a boil, and stir in the macaroni. Return to a boil and cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
  • Whisk together the soup, milk, and onion flakes in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a simmer, and stir in the sausage links, cheese, and carrots. Bring the mixture back to a boil, stirring frequently, until the cheese has melted and the mixture is bubbling.
  • Stir in the hot cooked macaroni, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 62.3 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1218.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

MOM'S LITTLE SMOKIES



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These are great for the holidays or special occasions. I am always asked to bring these for our office parties and they are the first to go.

Provided by NATTUMS

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard (such as French's®)
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 (16 ounce) packages cocktail-size smoked link sausages (such as Hillshire Farm Lit'l Smokies ®)

Steps:

  • Stir the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves together in a saucepan over low heat; cook until completely warmed, about 5 minutes. Add the sausages and continue cooking until the sausages are heated through, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1652.7 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

BACON-WRAPPED BROWN SUGAR SMOKIES (KATHY LITTLE) RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Bacon-Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies (Kathy Little) Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by LADONMANK

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb bacon
1 (16 ounce) packages Little Smokies sausages
brown sugar
1/4 cup water or pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into 1/3's. Wrap 1/3 cut bacon strips around each lil' smokie and secure with a toothpick. Place one layer of bacon wrapped smokies on large heavy cookie sheet. Cover completely with brown sugar. Cover with foil. At this point you can refrigerate overnight if you need them for the next day. Bake at 375 covered for 30-40 minutes. Remove foil and turn oven to broil. WATCH carefully. Let broil approx. 3-5 minutes until bacon is crisp. Remove from oven and pour juice from pan into crockpot. Be careful , I put the foil back on leaving 1 corner open. Using hot pads, pour juice into crockpot. Remove foil and turn smokies over and broil 2-3 minutes on other side just until crisp. Remove and put in crockpot on WARM. Make plenty because these disappear quick!

LITTLE SMOKIES FOOTBALL WIENIES



Little Smokies Football Wienies image

Make and share this Little Smokies Football Wienies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by thomas sweeny

Categories     Weeknight

Time 5h3m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (3 lb) packages Little Smokies sausages
18 ounces grape jelly
42 ounces barbecue sauce or 42 ounces your favorite chili sauce

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients together in a crockpot, set on low either overnight or from early the day you wish to serve them.
  • The longer they simmer, the better they taste.
  • Everyone loves them and they don't last long.

SASSY LITTLE SMOKIES



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These are always a hit! You can either do these in a saucepan, in the microwave, or for parties in the crockpot! You want them to sort of bathe in the tangy sauce. Perfect for a brunch or Super Bowl Party! Enjoy!

Provided by KPD123

Categories     Pork

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 -2 lb Little Smokies sausage
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
1/4 cup orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Brown little smokies in a large saute pan.
  • Combine bbq sauce and marmalade in a bowl. Pour over sausages.
  • Saute about 5 minutes until heated through.
  • Can transfer mixture to crock pot if want to keep warm for extended period of time.
  • **Variation: combine all ingredients in crock pot and wait til sausages plump up (should take about 3 hours on low).

CROCK POT LITTLE SMOKIES



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This is one that everyone likes to have at the football gatherings. The kids love to have seconds of these.

Provided by Jess N

Categories     Meat

Time 6h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (10 ounce) packages cocktail franks
3/4 cup chili sauce
1 1/4 cups grape jelly

Steps:

  • Combine all items in crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Enjoy!

LITTLE SMOKIES FONDUE



Little Smokies Fondue image

Keep warm in a small crock-pot for parties!

Provided by Kelli Friedman

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bottle catalina dressing
2 tsp garlic salt
2-3 Tbsp mustard
1/4 c ketchup
2 lb little smokies
3 tsp worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients.
  • 2. Add little smokies to sauce.
  • 3. Simmer 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality little smokies: Look for plump, juicy sausages that are free of discoloration and have a consistent color.
  • Brown the little smokies before cooking them: This will help to lock in the flavor and give them a delicious crispy exterior.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: Little smokies can be baked, grilled, fried, or even cooked in a slow cooker. Experiment with different methods to find your favorite way to cook them.
  • Get creative with your toppings: Little smokies can be topped with anything from barbecue sauce to honey mustard to pineapple chunks. Get creative and find a topping that you love.
  • Serve little smokies as an appetizer or main course: They're perfect for parties and potlucks, but they can also be served as a main course with a side of rice or potatoes.

Conclusion:

Little smokies are a versatile and delicious food that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a hearty main course, little smokies are sure to please. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give little smokies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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