Hot Honey Garlic Lil Smokies with Sweet-Spicy Glaze
By Pauline Ortiz
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
10
Servings
Easy
Level
Prepare the sauce beforehand, and then add the Lil’ Smokies once it has been properly prepared and is ready to cook for a party tray without requiring any last-minute mixing, while the stovetop batch can serve 10 people in only 20 minutes. Honey, garlic, soy sauce, as well as sriracha combine with to create a sticky sweet-spicy glaze that elegantly coats the sausages in a delicious manner.
I use a large skillet on the stovetop version, while once the honey goes in I maintain the heat at a medium to medium-low setting. Garlic requires cooking for about 30 seconds. During this particular time, it develops along with a fragrant smell in the air. Then the sausages will simmer until they are hot, while the glaze will start coating around them instead of pooling beneath them (that’s when it looks right).
I add the cornstarch slurry at last, after the sausages have simmered, while I stir it continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens as well as clings. Avoid the slurry while the glaze remains thin. It drips off of the sausages while gathering at the base of the serving dish instead.
For the purpose of successfully hosting a longer party, I make consistent use of the slow cooker. I switch it to the Keep Warm setting after the sauce thickens, and then I place toothpicks beside the serving dish on the kitchen counter. Drain the sausages well before they are placed into the pan with care on the stove. I also like to spoon them over some white rice during those times when I particularly desire for the extra sauce to be present on the plate.
What makes this special
- Prepare the sauce in advance for serving. Then, cook the sausages shortly before the guests are about to arrive.
- In just 20 minutes, the stovetop technique produces a total of 10 servings of appetizers. This specific process utilizes one skillet as well as a small bowl.
- For a longer duration party, a slow cooker is very helpful in keeping dishes warm. It keeps the glazed sausages warm exactly after the sauce has thickened in the pot.
- Double or triple the entire recipe for the purpose of serving larger gatherings. This should be done with regard to maintaining the cooking method.
- Leftovers can be reheated slowly in a saucepan or a microwave, while adding water to the thickened sauce thins it.
- After the cornstarch slurry finishes cooking, the sauce effectively clings to the sausages in the pan as it transitions to the serving dish.
Ingredients
- •2 14 oz packages Lil' Smokies cocktail sausages (drained)
- •½ cup honey
- •3 cloves garlic (minced)
- •2 tbsp sriracha (or your favorite hot sauce, adjust to taste)
- •2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- •2 tbsp unsalted butter
- •1 tbsp cornstarch (for slurry)
- •1 tbsp water (for slurry)
- •1 tbsp green onions (sliced, optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
For the stovetop method, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant, then whisk in the honey, soy sauce, and sriracha.
- 2
Add the drained Lil' Smokies and stir to coat. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, until heated through.
- 3
Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Pour the slurry into the skillet and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- 4
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
- 5
For the slow cooker method, whisk together the honey, garlic, soy sauce, and sriracha. Put the drained Lil' Smokies in the slow cooker, pour the sauce over them, and stir to coat.
- 6
Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours or on HIGH for 1-2 hours.
- 7
About 30 minutes before serving, whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Cover and let the sauce thicken.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
210
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