Sticky Mississippi Lil Smokies
Tender little smokies coated in a thick, glossy sweet-and-spicy BBQ-style glaze with pepperoncini and brown sugar for bold party flavor. Perfect appetizer for gatherings or game day.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 packs (14 oz each) Lil Smokies sausages
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce (thick style)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup pepperoncini juice
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers (sliced)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- optional crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add the lil smokies to a slow cooker or heavy saucepan, spreading them evenly.
- In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, brown sugar, pepperoncini juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the sausages, making sure they’re fully coated.
- Add sliced pepperoncini peppers and dot the butter evenly over the top.
- Cook on LOW for 2½–3 hours, stirring every 30–40 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the sausages.
- Optional: remove the lid during the last 20 minutes to help the sauce thicken further. Serve hot with toothpicks.
Notes
Use a thick, dark BBQ sauce for the best sticky finish. Adjust spice level with extra pepper flakes if desired. Keeps warm in the slow cooker during serving.