Get ready to transform your appetizer game with these mouthwatering Crockpot Honey Garlic Smokies that will have your guests begging for the recipe! Imagine tender, juicy sausages swimming in a perfectly balanced sauce of sweet honey and savory garlic, slow-cooked to perfection. This incredibly easy recipe requires minimal prep time but delivers maximum flavor, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties, game days, or any occasion that calls for delicious finger food.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- Smokies sausages
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Garlic cloves
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients: smokies sausages, honey, soy sauce, garlic cloves, and black pepper.
- Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. You will need about 4-6 cloves, depending on your taste preference.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the honey and soy sauce. Use a whisk or fork to mix them together until they are well blended.
- Add the minced garlic to the honey and soy sauce mixture. Stir well to ensure the garlic is evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
- Season the mixture with a few cracks of black pepper to enhance the flavor. Adjust the amount according to your taste.
- Take the smokies sausages and place them in the crockpot. You can use regular or mini smokies based on your preference.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the smokies in the crockpot. Make sure all the sausages are well coated with the sauce.
- Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 3 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the smokies to become tender.
- After 3 hours, check the smokies for doneness. They should be heated through and infused with the honey garlic flavor.
- Once cooked, serve the honey garlic smokies warm. They can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main dish, perfect for gatherings or parties.
- For serving, you can garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy your delicious crockpot honey garlic smokies!
Tips
- For the most intense flavor, use fresh garlic cloves instead of pre-minced garlic.
- Choose high-quality honey for a richer, more complex sweetness.
- If you prefer less sweetness, adjust the honey-to-soy sauce ratio to suit your taste.
- For extra depth, consider adding a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Don't rush the cooking process - the slow cooker allows flavors to develop and sausages to become incredibly tender.
- Keep the lid closed during cooking to maintain moisture and ensure even heat distribution.
- For a glossy finish, you can broil the smokies for 2-3 minutes after slow cooking to caramelize the sauce slightly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 35mg
