Lil' Smokey's are always a hit at parties and we take our version to a whole new level. We've got you covered with a quick homemade barbecue sauce with hot honey, garlic and lots of flavor. These small bite-sized snacks will be the life of the party and have everyone reaching for seconds. Toss it in the slow cooker, set it and forget it!
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Why our recipe?
- Get your lil smoky game up with this hot honey and garlic savory sauce.
- Very easy to put in the crockpot and ready to serve after 4 to 6 hours.
- Perfect for parties, game days, or any snacky gathering.
This recipe only requires a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of prep to get everything going in the slow cooker. Serve this Hot Honey Garlic Smokey straight from the pot or transfer to a plate. You can even pop some toothpicks in there for serving. They will disappear quickly!
Material notes
- Little Smokey's Sausage: These are pre-cooked mini sausages sold in the refrigerated section near hot dogs.
- Ketchup: Regular ketchup works great here. In our blind taste tests, we found that store brands of ketchup (generic) were generally great for this application.
- Hot honey: You can use store-bought hot honey, which is available in many US grocery stores, or you can make your own Using our recipe.
- Garlic Mince: Fresh mince always tastes best, but jerky can also work here as it cooks. Fermented garlic has a more bitter taste.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Packs a ton of flavor.
- Hickory Liquid Smoke: You can find it in the same aisle at the grocery store as barbecue sauce. They are sold in small bottles similar to an extract.
- Ground Mustard or Yellow Mustard: Mustard powder is the powdered type sold in the spice section. You can also use prepared yellow mustard, which is just that plain old yellow bottle.
All about hot honey
If you haven't fallen in love with hot honey yet, allow us to introduce you. It's sweet and spicy and everything is nice-y! Adding them to Lil Smokey is just pure genius.
Where to find it: Most large grocery stores these days carry hot honey in addition to regular honey. Look for popular brands like Mike's Hot Honey, or check out stores like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's.
Create your own: If you can't find hot honey in the store, it is Super easy to make at home And we find that we always have a jar hanging for drizzle on almost everything. It's especially good on pizza!
serving options
Directly from the Crockpot: Keep it simple and casual and set the slow cooker on the “warm” setting, give them a spoon and let people help themselves!
Grab-and-Go: Place your lil smokeys on the platter and insert a toothpick into each one. If you want to be really fancy, use decorative cocktail sticks or skewers.
Storage and reheating instructions
Keep in fridge Any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
reheat Place the sausages in a microwave-safe dish and microwave. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, and heat in 30-second increments, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
