Description
Mississippi lil smokies combine sweet and tangy flavors in a classic Southern appetizer. Saucy little sausages deliver comfort and crowd-pleasing excitement you will savor at game day parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 28 ounces (794 grams) lil smokies cocktail sausages
- 12 ounces (340 grams) beef gravy
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Peppers:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pepperoncini pepper jar juice
Instructions
- Place cocktail sausages into the slow cooker, creating an even layer at the bottom of the cooking vessel.
- Whisk beef gravy, ranch seasoning, and pepperoncini jar liquid in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Carefully drizzle the prepared gravy mixture over the sausages, ensuring complete and uniform coverage throughout the slow cooker.
- Scatter pepperoncini peppers across the top of the sausages, distributing them evenly for balanced flavor distribution.
- Gently stir the ingredients to guarantee all sausages are coated with the sauce and peppers.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low temperature, allowing the dish to simmer and develop flavors for 4 hours, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
- Once cooking is complete, transfer the saucy sausages to a serving platter, inserting toothpicks for easy guest consumption.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing guests to enjoy the tangy, savory appetizer straight from the slow cooker.
Notes
- Customize Heat Levels by adjusting the amount of pepperoncini peppers, creating a mild or spicier version based on personal preference.
- Meal Versatility transforms these sausages from an appetizer to a main dish by serving over rice or alongside mashed potatoes for a heartier meal.
- Prep Ahead convenience allows making the sauce mixture the night before and storing in the refrigerator, reducing day-of cooking time and enhancing flavor development.
- Dietary Modifications work well by using low-sodium gravy and gluten-free ranch seasoning for those with specific dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg