Smoky Honey Garlic Lil Smokies🥗 Side
These bite-sized sausages transform into crowd-pleasers when coated in a fast-to-make barbecue glaze featuring honey's sweetness, garlic's punch, and a smoky kick that becomes the party's star attraction.
By Jason Miller, Weeknight Cook & Household Coordinator
Shared by the Home Cook Assistant community ยท Reviewed for clarity
There is a quiet confidence to a dish like smoky honey garlic lil smokies that comes from knowing every element has a purpose. This is not just another variation on a familiar idea. It is a well balanced plate where 2 (14 oz packages) lil smokies sausages, 1 cup ketchup come together in a way that feels both comforting and intentional, the kind of meal that makes a regular weeknight feel a little more cared for. Whether you are cooking for family, hosting friends, or simply treating yourself to something made with attention, this recipe rewards you with layers of flavor that belie how approachable it really is.
You will want to pay attention to two small details that make a big difference here. First, Read through the steps once before you start and have everything measured and within reach. A calm setup prevents the rushed mistakes that happen when you are chopping while something is already in the pan. Second, Season in layers rather than all at once. A pinch when you add the aromatics, another when the main ingredients go in, and a final adjustment at the end builds depth that one big addition at the start cannot match. These are not fussy chef tricks. They are the practical habits that separate a good version of this dish from a great one, and once you do them a few times they become second nature.
Leftovers keep beautifully for three days refrigerated and reheat well with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce. It also freezes well for up to a month, so consider making a double batch when you have the time. If this is your first time with smoky honey garlic lil smokies, these bite-sized sausages transform into crowd-pleasers when coated in a fast-to-make barbecue glaze featuring honey's s that the process is forgiving and the results are consistently satisfying. It is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation, not because it is complicated, but because it is reliably delicious and adaptable to what you have on hand.
Ingredients
- 2 (14 oz packages) lil smokies sausages
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp garlic
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp hickory liquid smoke
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard (or 2 tsp yellow mustard)
Nutrition (Per 12 servings)*
* AI-estimated values only โ not a substitute for professional nutrition labeling.
Instructions
- Place the lil' smokies sausages into the crock of a slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, hot honey, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, hickory liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, and ground mustard. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the sausages in the slow cooker. Stir to ensure the sausages are evenly coated.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to low. Cook for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is bubbly and thickened and the sausages are heated through.
- Serve warm, directly from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving dish.
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