Here’s a tasty and easy recipe for Southern Honey Mustard Lil’ Smokies — sweet, tangy, and perfect as an appetizer or snack.
🌭 Southern Honey Mustard Lil’ Smokies
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 1 lb (450g) Lil’ Smokies (cocktail sausages)
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) (if baking) or use a slow cooker/stovetop.
2️⃣ Make Honey Mustard Sauce
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Stir in honey, mustard, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
- Cook 2–3 minutes, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
3️⃣ Combine with Lil’ Smokies
- Place Lil’ Smokies in a baking dish or slow cooker.
- Pour honey mustard sauce over them and stir to coat evenly.
4️⃣ Cook
Oven method: Bake uncovered 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Slow cooker method: Cook on low 2–3 hours until heated through and flavors meld.
5️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve warm as an appetizer, party snack, or alongside crackers.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Spicy twist: Add ½ tsp cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce.
- Glazed version: Broil 2–3 minutes at the end for a caramelized glaze.
- Make-ahead: Prepare sauce ahead and pour over Lil’ Smokies before reheating.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce to the honey mustard mix.
If you want, I can provide a slow-cooker Southern honey mustard Lil’ Smokies recipe that’s even easier and lets the flavors fully meld while keeping the sausages juicy.
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