Hot Smokies

Get ready to heat up your next gathering with these irresistible Hot Smokies! This crowd-pleasing appetizer combines tender cocktail smokies simmered to perfection in a rich, smoky-sweet sauce with a fiery kick of hot sauce and smoked paprika. The bold flavor medley of barbecue sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar creates a perfectly balanced glaze that clings to every bite-sized sausage. With just 10 minutes of prep and a simple simmer, these smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy bites are ready to wow your guests. Serve them straight from a slow cooker or a stylish dish with toothpicks for the ultimate party snack. Perfect for game days, potlucks, or any celebration, Hot Smokies will disappear faster than you can say "seconds!"

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 24 oz cocktail smokies (mini sausages)
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the mixture starts to bubble and the sugar is fully dissolved, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the cocktail smokies to the saucepan and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the smokies for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are hot and the sauce is thickened.

Step 5

Transfer the smokies and sauce to a serving dish or a slow cooker set to warm for serving.

Step 6

Serve hot with toothpicks for easy grabbing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1197.5 grams (1197.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3026

Total Fat 193.00g	247%
Saturated Fat 71.80g	359%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 358mg	119%
Sodium 10965mg	477%
Total Carbohydrate 239.60g	87%
Dietary Fiber 3.90g	14%
Total Sugars 194.00g
Protein 74.90g	150%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 409mg	31%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 2032mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.0%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 32.0%