Slow Cooker Little Smokies Recipe (co*cktail Weenies) | foodiecrush.com (2024)

FAQs

Are co*cktail franks the same as little smokies? ›

Little smokies: Famous things usually go by many names. You may know them as co*cktail wieners, co*cktail franks, lil smokies, or as my grandma says “baby wursts.” They're small smoked sausages sold in 12- to 14-ounce packages at the store, in the deli section.

Fully cooked and loaded with natural hardwood smoked amazing flavor, our co*cktail smokies make the perfect appetizer – year round!

Do Lil Smokies have to be cooked? The smokies are fully cooked, so all you need to do is let them marinate in the sauce while they heat up. It should only take about an hour or two for the lil smokies to warm up in the crockpot.

Bacteria, Carnimonas nigrificans, was found responsible for the development of these spots, or black spots in cured meat products. Its development is favored by the addition of dextrose, maltose or dextrin, while inhibited by the addition of sodium nitrite or potassium bisulphite.

Strong or unpleasant odor: A strong or unsavory smell is the first sign your sausage has gone bad. If your sausage has a fish-like, acidic or sour smell, you'll likely want to throw it away.

Yes! Like most smoked sausages, little smokies are already fully cooked. You'll want to heat them through before serving. We think the easiest way is to toss them in the slow cooker with a simple three-ingredient pantry sauce.

Contains a high level of saturated fat

Saturated fat is not an essential nutrient and with increasing intakes there is a increased risk of coronary heart disease (IOM 2005a; USDA and DHHS 2010). For this reason it has long been known as a "bad" fat that raises the "bad" cholesterol, LDL.

Microwave on High for 20-25 seconds or until hot. (For compact or microwave ovens lower than 850 watts add 5-10 seconds, if needed). Let stand in microwave for 1 minute, before serving. CAUTION: PRODUCT WILL BE HOT!

Baked Beans

Baked beans are a hearty and flavorful side dish that pairs well with Little Smokies. The combination of tender beans, sweet and savory sauce, and various spices create a satisfying dish that complements the bold flavors of the sausages, making it a great addition to your meal.

How do you know when little smokies are done? ›

Little smokies are ready to eat when they are warmed all the way through, and plump.

As mentioned before, boiling sausages isn't ideal if you want the sausages to have a lot of flavour. However, there is a simple way to add more flavour to boiled sausages: fry them. Dry the boiled sausages and then put them in a pan of hot oil. Since they are already cooked, you won't need to fry them for very long.

GRILL: Place on 325°F grill for 15 minutes. Turn over and continue heating for an additional 10 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165°F. OVEN: Place on a sheet pan in a 325°F oven for 20 minutes. Turn over and continue heating for an additional 10 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165°F.

Lil Smokies are another name for co*cktail sausages, or co*cktail weenies. There are a few different brands you can commonly find, like Hillshire or Eckrich. There are also beef, pork, and chicken varieties.

This mini but mighty version of our legendary German Brand Franks is the perfect size for appetizers or snack time… feed one or many. These tiny franks are still handcrafted the old-fashioned way with the highest quality blend of meats and spices for the incredible flavor you've come to expect from Hofmann.

A co*cktail sausage is a smaller version of the saveloy, about a quarter of the size; in Australia sometimes called a "baby sav", a "footy frank" or a "little boy", and in New Zealand and Queensland called a "cheerio".

Little Smokies - You can substitute sliced smoked sausage or even sliced hot dogs for the little smokies. Brown sugar - I used my favorite brown sugar substitute, Lakanto Golden but any variety of brown sugar or brown sugar substitute will work fine.