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Hot Honey Garlic Lil Smokies Recipe

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This Hot Honey Garlic Lil Smokies recipe features bite-sized sausages coated in a delightful blend of sweet honey, spicy hot sauce, and savory garlic. Perfect as a quick appetizer or party snack, these flavorful lil smokies are cooked in a skillet, making them easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty.

Ingredients

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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 (such as sriracha or Frank’s Red Hot)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Chopped parsley or green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant but not browned.
  2. Cook Lil Smokies: Add the Lil Smokies to the skillet with the garlic and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are browned on all sides and heated through.
  3. Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, and soy sauce until well combined. Pour this sauce over the cooked Lil Smokies and stir to coat all the sausages evenly.
  4. Simmer: Allow the Lil Smokies to simmer in the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens and clings to the sausages.
  5. Finish: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the Lil Smokies with red pepper flakes if desired, and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions. Serve warm with toothpicks for easy snacking.

Notes

  • If you prefer milder heat, omit the red pepper flakes and reduce the amount of hot sauce.
  • You can substitute the soy sauce with a gluten-free tamari sauce for a gluten-free version.
  • Serve these as appetizers at parties or as a fun game-day snack.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.

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