Barbecue Little Smokies
Sharpen your toothpicks because 2-Ingredient Barbecue Little Smokies are the easiest, most festive appetizer you’ll ever make – with just two ingredients, zero prep, and 100% addictive flavor, exactly like all good party food should be!
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From game days and birthday bashes to movie nights, sleepovers, and even cocktail gatherings, one thing unites them all: the irresistible appeal of little smokies simmered in barbecue sauce.
Ditch the hours in the kitchen and give them what they crave (and make your life easier too!) – this insanely delicious snack barely qualifies as a recipe, needing just two simple ingredients.
Ingredients Notes for Barbecue Little Smokies
- little Smokies:These bite-sized delights have many names: cocktail wieners, weenies, franks, lil smokies, or as my grandma called them, “baby wursts.”Found in the deli section at most stores in 12- to 14-ounce packages (Costco offers giant 3-pound bags, and Trader Joe’s might have them seasonally), these are bite-sized smoked sausages.
- Barbecue sauce:While I love Sweet Baby Ray’s (even made a copycat recipe with ketchup, molasses/honey, and brown sugar!), feel free to use any tomato-based BBQ sauce for these little smokies, except for the vinegary Carolina-style ones.
Step-by-step instructions
1.To make on the stove:On the stovetop, heat the barbecue sauce and smokies together in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until everything is hot throughout in about 10 minutes.
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2.To make in a slow cooker:Toss the smokies in the barbecue sauce, bring to a simmer on HIGH for 1-2 hours until heated through (you can then lower the heat for serving).
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Recipe tips and variations
- yield:One pound of cocktail wieners (about 40 sausages) yields roughly 8 servings at a party (assuming 5 sausages per serving and a buffet with other options).
- Storage:Leftovers can be stored covered in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave if desired.
- Serve with toothpicks:Skip the forks and grab a toothpick! They slow down the devouring process, letting everyone take their pick without you worrying about running out.
- Make it sweeter or spicier:While your chosen BBQ sauce sets the flavor tone, feel free to experiment with the classic Crockpot Meatball combo of Cocktail Sauce (or Chili Sauce) and Grape Jelly for a twist.
- Or use the big ones:Don’t be limited to little smokies! Larger sausages can be sliced into rounds and cooked alongside them, following the same stovetop or crock pot heating instructions.
- Bangers and Mash:Turn these smoky bites into a full meal by serving them over mashed potatoes!
What kind of meat are little smokies?
While typically a blend of beef and pork, cocktail sausages can also be found in all-beef, chicken, and even turkey varieties.
PrintBarbecue Little Smokies with 2 ingredients
Sharpen your toothpicks because 2-Ingredient Barbecue Little Smokies are the easiest, most festive appetizer you’ll ever make – with just two ingredients, zero prep, and 100% addictive flavor, exactly like all good party food should be!
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 packages cocktail wieners (see note 1)
- 1 (18 ounce) bottle Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce or any other barbecue sauce (see note 2)
Instructions
- To make on the stove: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add little smokies and barbecue sauce, cook until hot, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- For a slow cooker version, simply toss little smokies with your favorite barbecue sauce, cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 hours, or until sausages are heated through.
Notes
- little Smokies:These bite-sized delights have many names: cocktail wieners, weenies, franks, lil smokies, or as my grandma called them, “baby wursts.”Found in the deli section at most stores in 12- to 14-ounce packages (Costco offers giant 3-pound bags, and Trader Joe’s might have them seasonally), these are bite-sized smoked sausages.
- Barbecue sauce:While I love Sweet Baby Ray’s (even made a copycat recipe with ketchup, molasses/honey, and brown sugar!), feel free to use any tomato-based BBQ sauce for these little smokies, except for the vinegary Carolina-style ones.
- Storage:Leftovers can be stored covered in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave if desired.
- yield:One pound of cocktail wieners (about 40 sausages) yields roughly 8 servings at a party (assuming 5 sausages per serving and a buffet with other options).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 smokies
- Calories: 169kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 576mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
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