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Little Smokies

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This easy and delicious Little Smokies recipe is perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer! With a rich, tangy sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and a kick of chipotle peppers, these cocktail franks are hot and flavorful. Plus, you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit what you have on hand!

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Ingredients Needed

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced, plus 1 Tbsp. adobo sauce
  • 2 (12-oz.) packages cocktail franks (about 24 oz total)

How To Make Little Smokies

Slow Cooker Method:

  1. Whisk the Sauce Ingredients: In a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce.
  2. Add the Cocktail Franks: Stir in the cocktail franks, tossing to coat them well in the sauce.
  3. Cook: Set the slow cooker to high and cook for about 2 hours, until the franks are heated through.

Stovetop Method:

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients (except the cocktail franks).
  2. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to blend the flavors.
  3. Add the Franks: Add the cocktail franks and cook for about 5 minutes until everything is heated through.

Recipe Tips

  • Use fresh chipotle peppers for more heat: If you like a spicier dish, increase the amount of chipotle peppers or add a little extra adobo sauce.
  • Slow cooker for more flavor: Cooking in the slow cooker allows the flavors to develop, making the Little Smokies even tastier.
  • Adjust sweetness: Feel free to tweak the brown sugar depending on your sweetness preference.
  • Use your favorite franks: If you prefer a different type of cocktail frank, swap them out for another variety you enjoy.
  • Serve with sides: Little Smokies go great with a side of creamy coleslaw or crunchy chips to balance the flavors.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

  • Refrigerate: Refrigerate leftover little smokies in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for 3-4 days.
  • Freeze: You can freeze leftovers little smokies for up to 2 months. Just let them cool first, then place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave or stovetop.
  • Reheating: Reheat leftover little smokies in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or on the stovetop for 5 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition Fact

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 6 cocktail franks)

  • Calories: 220
  • Total Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Potassium: 180mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 14g
  • Protein: 4g

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Little Smokies

Author: Imen Dridi Cooking Method:Slow Cooking Cuisine:American Courses:Appetizer Recipe Keys: L Little Smokies
Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time:2 hours Total time:2 hours 10 minutesServings: 8 minutesCalories:220 kcal Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

This easy and delicious Little Smokies recipe is perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer! With a rich, tangy sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and a kick of chipotle peppers, these cocktail franks are hot and flavorful. Plus, you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit what you have on hand!

Ingredients

Instructions

    Slow Cooker Method:

  1. Whisk the Sauce Ingredients: In a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce.
  2. Add the Cocktail Franks: Stir in the cocktail franks, tossing to coat them well in the sauce.
  3. Cook: Set the slow cooker to high and cook for about 2 hours, until the franks are heated through.

    4. Stovetop Method:

  4. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients (except the cocktail franks).
  5. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to blend the flavors.
  6. Add the Franks: Add the cocktail franks and cook for about 5 minutes until everything is heated through.

Notes

  • Use fresh chipotle peppers for more heat: If you like a spicier dish, increase the amount of chipotle peppers or add a little extra adobo sauce.
  • Slow cooker for more flavor: Cooking in the slow cooker allows the flavors to develop, making the Little Smokies even tastier.
  • Adjust sweetness: Feel free to tweak the brown sugar depending on your sweetness preference.
  • Use your favorite franks: If you prefer a different type of cocktail frank, swap them out for another variety you enjoy.
  • Serve with sides: Little Smokies go great with a side of creamy coleslaw or crunchy chips to balance the flavors.
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