Imagine a crowd-pleasing appetizer that takes just minutes to prepare and transforms ordinary sausages into a mouthwatering sensation that'll have your guests begging for the recipe! These Crockpot Honey Garlic Little Smokies are the ultimate crowd-winner, combining sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors in one irresistible bite. Whether you're hosting a game day party, family gathering, or just craving a delicious snack, these little sausages will become your new go-to recipe that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen—but takes barely any effort at all.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs little smokies sausages
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the little smokies by removing them from packaging and placing them in the crockpot.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Whisk the ingredients together until they are thoroughly blended.
- Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the little smokies in the crockpot, ensuring that all sausages are evenly coated.
- Cover the crockpot with its lid and set the temperature to low heat setting.
- Cook the sausages for approximately 3 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even coating and prevent sticking.
- After 3 hours, the little smokies should be heated through and glazed with a sticky, flavorful sauce.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausages to a serving dish, allowing excess sauce to drip back into the crockpot.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve hot as an appetizer or party snack, accompanied by toothpicks for easy eating.
Tips
- For the most even coating, stir the sausages every hour during cooking to ensure all pieces get equally glazed with the honey-garlic sauce.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce if you're watching your salt intake, as regular soy sauce can make the dish quite salty.
- If you want extra depth of flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce for a subtle kick.
- Ensure your crockpot is large enough to allow the sausages to spread out, which helps them cook more evenly and get better sauce coverage.
- For a glossier finish, you can broil the sausages for 2-3 minutes after slow cooking to caramelize the exterior slightly.
- These little smokies can be prepared ahead of time and kept warm in the crockpot for several hours, making them perfect for parties and potlucks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 50mg
