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Flavorful Spicy Honey Garlic Little Smokies

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A quick and easy party appetizer featuring little smokies coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey garlic glaze. Perfect for gatherings and casual nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 14 oz (400g) Little Smokies Sausages
  • 1/4 cup (85g) Honey
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • Chopped Fresh Parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Mince 3 cloves of garlic finely to release their aroma.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Let it melt fully but do not brown.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Pour in 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine and let the sauce bubble gently.
  5. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly and becomes glossy. If too runny, simmer a bit longer.
  6. Add the 14 oz little smokies to the skillet and stir to coat them thoroughly with the sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
  7. If desired, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes for extra heat and stir well.
  8. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for color and freshness.
  9. Serve immediately on a platter, best enjoyed warm but also good at room temperature.

Notes

Avoid burning the garlic by stirring constantly and watching closely. Simmer sauce until it coats the back of a spoon for best glaze consistency. Butter adds richness and helps sauce cling to smokies. Can be made ahead and reheated gently. Substitute maple syrup for honey or coconut aminos for soy sauce to adjust sweetness or make gluten-free.

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