Hot Honey Garlic Lil Smokies Recipe
Delicious and easy Hot Honey Garlic Lil Smokies, perfect for party appetizers or a flavorful snack. These bite-sized sausages are sauteed with garlic and coated in a sweet and spicy honey hot sauce, garnished with fresh herbs for an irresistible taste.
- Author: Isla
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: About 6-7 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic in olive oil for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook Lil Smokies: Add the Lil Smokies to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are browned and heated through.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, and soy sauce until well combined. Pour this sauce over the Lil Smokies in the skillet and stir to evenly coat all the sausages.
- Simmer: Let the sausages simmer in the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and cling to the Lil Smokies.
- Finish: Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions. Serve warm with toothpicks for easy snacking.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of hot sauce used according to your spice preference.
- For convenient party serving, keep the Lil Smokies warm in a slow cooker on low.
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