Here’s a sweet, tangy, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties, game days, or holidays.
🐷🍯 Southern Honey Mustard Lil Smokies
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 (14-oz) packages Lil Smokies sausages
- ½ cup yellow mustard
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (adds depth)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)
🔥 Slow Cooker Method (Easiest)
1️⃣ Add Lil Smokies to the crockpot.
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together:
- Yellow mustard
- Honey
- Brown sugar
- Dijon mustard
- Apple cider vinegar
3️⃣ Pour sauce over sausages and stir to coat.
4️⃣ Cook:
- LOW for 2–3 hours
or - HIGH for 1–1½ hours
Stir occasionally until heated through and glossy.
🍳 Stovetop Method (Quick Option)
- Combine everything in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
🌶 Flavor Boost Options
- Add 1–2 tbsp hot sauce for heat
- Stir in a pinch of cayenne
- Add a splash of bourbon for a Southern twist
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving
🍽 Serving Tips
- Keep warm in the slow cooker for parties.
- Serve with toothpicks.
- Great alongside coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread.
If you’d like, I can also give you a brown sugar BBQ version or a grape jelly classic party version.
