Description
Sizzling Smoky Sweet & Spicy Little Smokies bring game-day excitement to your table with their irresistible flavor profile. Packed with bold seasonings and glazed to perfection, these bite-sized treats will have guests reaching for more at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) mini smoked sausages (little smokies)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup grape jelly
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped chives
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Craft a tantalizing glaze by whisking barbecue sauce, grape jelly, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended, creating a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Transfer mini smoked sausages into the Instant Pot, completely drenching them with the prepared sauce to ensure maximum flavor absorption.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid, positioning the steam release valve to sealing. Activate Manual or Pressure Cook mode, programming a precise 5-minute cooking cycle at high pressure.
- After the cooking duration concludes, permit a gradual 5-minute natural pressure release before cautiously shifting the valve to venting, allowing any residual pressure to dissipate.
- Gently agitate the sausages within the sauce, guaranteeing an even, glossy coating. Extract the little smokies using a slotted spoon and arrange on a serving platter.
- Enhance the presentation by cascading additional sauce from the pot over the sausages, amplifying their succulent appearance.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor complexity by sprinkling freshly chopped chives or parsley across the surface. Serve piping hot and savor these delectable, multidimensional morsels.
Notes
- Opt for low-sugar barbecue sauce and sugar-free grape jelly to create a diabetic-friendly version of this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Swap mini smoked sausages with plant-based alternatives or turkey sausages for a lighter protein option that maintains the delicious flavor profile.
- Use a slow cooker instead of an Instant Pot if you prefer a more hands-off cooking method, cooking on low for 2-3 hours to achieve the same mouthwatering results.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for extra heat lovers who want to kick up the spice level of these irresistible little smokies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg