Name: Irresistible Hot Honey Garlic Lil Smokies for Game Night Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz Lil Smokies (beef or pork); 2 tbsp Olive oil; 3 cloves Garlic, freshly minced; 1/2 cup Honey; 2 tbsp Hot sauce (such as sriracha or Frank’s Red Hot); 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tbsp Chopped parsley or green onions

Description

These Irresistible Hot Honey Garlic Lil Smokies are a perfect game night appetizer, combining savory mini sausages with a sweet and spicy honey garlic sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy skillet recipe features a flavorful blend of honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, and fresh garlic, finished with a touch of herbs for freshness. Serve warm with toothpicks for a crowd-pleasing snack that’s both comforting and exciting.

Ingredients

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Meat

12 oz Lil Smokies (beef or pork)

Sauce & Flavoring

2 tbsp Olive oil
3 cloves Garlic, freshly minced
1/2 cup Honey
2 tbsp Hot sauce (such as sriracha or Frank’s Red Hot)
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)

Garnish

2 tbsp Chopped parsley or green onions

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Instructions

Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the freshly minced garlic for about 1 minute, until fragrant and golden brown, taking care not to burn it.
Cook Lil Smokies: Add the Lil Smokies to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir occasionally to brown them evenly and ensure they are heated through.
Make the Sauce: While the sausages cook, whisk together honey, hot sauce, and soy sauce in a small bowl until well combined.
Add Sauce to Lil Smokies: Pour the honey mixture over the cooked Lil Smokies in the skillet. Stir gently to coat all sausages thoroughly.
Simmer the Sauce: Let the sausages simmer in the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and clings to the sausages.
Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes if using, and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions. Serve warm with toothpicks for easy snacking.

Notes

Use either beef or pork Lil Smokies depending on your preference.
Adjust the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes based on how spicy you want the dish.
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
This recipe is best served fresh but can be reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Serve with crackers or bread on the side for a more substantial appetizer.