Cranberry Little Smokies with Hot Honey Recipe
A delicious appetizer featuring beef little smokies simmered in a tangy and spicy cranberry hot honey sauce, perfect for parties or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup (120ml) hot honey
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5g) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) black pepper
Main Ingredient
- 1 pound (450g) beef little smokies
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, hot honey, water, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper to create a flavorful base.
- Cook the sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined, about 5 minutes.
- Add the smokies: Stir the beef little smokies into the saucepan, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sauce for maximum flavor.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the smokies are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve: Serve the cranberry hot honey little smokies warm as an appetizer. For an extra touch, garnish with fresh cranberries or parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute beef little smokies with turkey or chicken sausages if preferred.
- Adjust the hot honey quantity to control the heat level of the sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce used is gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Keywords: cranberry, little smokies, hot honey, appetizer, party food, sweet and spicy
