Description
Sweet and Tangy Mississippi Lil’ Smokies are slow-cooked cocktail sausages coated in a bold, zesty glaze made with barbecue sauce, ranch seasoning, brown sugar, and tangy pepperoncini — the ultimate party appetizer that disappears fast.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) package Lil’ smokies (cocktail sausages)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2–3 pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1–2 tbsp pepperoncini juice
- Optional: red pepper flakes or hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Place lil’ smokies in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, melted butter, ranch seasoning, brown sugar, and pepperoncini juice.
- Pour the sauce over the sausages and stir to coat evenly.
- Add sliced pepperoncini on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally, until heated through and glazed.
- Serve warm directly from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving bowl with toothpicks.
Notes
- Use grape jelly instead of brown sugar for a classic twist.
- Try sweet chili sauce for an Asian-inspired version.
- Easily double the recipe for larger crowds.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
