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This Lil Smokies Recipe made with BBQ sauce and simple spices makes a perfect and easy appetizer. Lil smokies are always a crowd pleaser, no one can resist those little cocktail sausages covered in sweet and spicy sauce.

Looking for other simple appetizer recipes? Check out my recipes for Cranberry Salsa, Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms and Easy Deviled Eggs.

small wooden bowl filled with mini sausages in bbq sauce

Lil Smokies in Barbeque Sauce

Lil smokies are delicious mini sausages that make a perfect finger food, we love these for game day treats or they always find their way onto our holiday appetizer tables. This simple, tangy recipe is made with simple ingredients and and only take a few minutes to prepare!

bowls of ingredients to make mini sausages in barbecue sauce

Ingredients for Lil Smokies Appetizer

The ingredients for this simple appetizer recipe are pantry staples that can be mixed together quickly to make this delicious recipe. To make this Lil Smokies recipe you will need:

  • 3, 14 ounce packages of Lil Smokies
  • 2 cups of your favorite bbq sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
cast iron pan with barbecue sauce

How to make Mini Sausage Appetizer

It is so simple to make this sausage appetizer right in a cast iron skillet. First, right in the pan, combine together the barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and spices. Just stir until well mixed.

big cast iron pan filled with lil smokies and bbq sauce

Next, add in the lil’ smokies sausages right into the pan with the barbecue sauce mixture. Stir them to coat in the sauce, make sure they are all covered.

Then you are going to place the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid to keep the liquid inside and the barbecue sauce from splattering all over the stove.

lil smokies covered in bbq sauce in a cast iron pan

Cook the sausage for 30-40 minutes over medium low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid of the pan for the last 5 minutes and allow the sauce to thicken a little just before serving.

Keep them warm over low heat until ready to serve.

toothpick with two mini sausages on it

Lil Smokies Recipe

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4.50 from 6 votes

Lil Smokies Recipe

This Lil Smokies Recipe made with BBQ sauce and simple spices makes a perfect and easy appetizer. Lil smokies are always a crowd pleaser, no one can resist those little cocktail sausages covered in sweet and spicy sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 85kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 14 ounce Lil Smokies Sausages

Instructions

  • In a 10 inch cast iron pan or skillet, combine everything but the Lil Smokies. Stir until well combined
  • Add in the Lil Smokies and stir to coat.
  • Place the pan over medium heat, bring to a simmer
  • Cover the pan and turn down the heat to medium low. Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • The last 5 minutes, remove the lid to allow the sauce to thicken. Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve.

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Notes

  • Nutrition facts are just an estimate

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Appetizer
Keyword: Lil Smokies Recipe
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This Lil Smokies Recipe made with BBQ sauce and simple spices makes a perfect and easy appetizer. Lil smokies are always a crowd pleaser, no one can resist those little cocktail sausages covered in sweet and spicy sauce.

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