Zingy Little Smokies

Get ready to spice up your appetizer game with "Zingy Little Smokies," a quick and easy party favorite bursting with bold, tangy flavor! This irresistible recipe takes tender cocktail sausages and smothers them in a homemade zingy sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, honey, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, balanced by the kick of apple cider vinegar and a touch of smoked paprika. For those who love a bit of heat, a dash of sriracha adds just the right amount of spice. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for game day, potlucks, or holiday gatherings. Serve these saucy little bites warm with toothpicks for a stress-free finger food your guests will devour!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 oz Little Smokies (cocktail sausages)
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Sriracha (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and sriracha (if using).

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the ingredients are well combined. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened.

Step 3

Meanwhile, drain the Little Smokies and set them aside.

Step 4

Add the Little Smokies to the saucepan and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sausages simmer in the sauce for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and infused with the flavor of the sauce.

Step 6

Transfer the Zingy Little Smokies to a serving dish and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of color.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	850.6 grams (850.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1931

Total Fat 111.60g	143%
Saturated Fat 39.80g	199%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 239mg	80%
Sodium 5675mg	247%
Total Carbohydrate 187.00g	68%
Dietary Fiber 1.00g	4%
Total Sugars 157.70g
Protein 40.90g	82%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 256mg	20%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 1128mg	24%

*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: 52.4%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 39.0%