Mississippi Little Smokies Recipe
The Mississippi Little Smokies Recipe is a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer loved at parties and family gatherings. These small sausages are coated in a sweet and tangy sauce that everyone enjoys.
Ingredients
- 1 package 14 oz little smokies sausages
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: 1 teaspoon hot sauce for a spicy kick
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to mix all ingredients evenly.
Heat the Sauce
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the sauce starts to bubble gently. This takes about 2–3 minutes.
Add Little Smokies
- Add the little smokies sausages into the saucepan. Stir them so every sausage is coated with the sauce. Make sure the sauce covers all the sausages evenly.
Simmer the Sausages
- Reduce heat to low. Let the sausages simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to keep the sausages coated.
Optional Spice
- If you like spicy flavors, add hot sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Stir to mix evenly with the sweet sauce.
Check for Glaze
- After simmering, check that the sauce is thick and glossy. The sausages should look caramelized and fully coated with sauce.
Serve Warm
- Transfer the Mississippi Little Smokies to a serving dish. Serve immediately while warm. They are best enjoyed fresh and sticky from the sauce.
Notes
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce for different flavor profiles.
- Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Adjust sugar or honey for more or less sweetness.
- Add a splash of hot sauce if you like heat.
- Serve in a slow cooker to keep warm at parties.
- Toothpicks make them easier to serve as appetizers.