Description
Sizzling Mississippi Smokies bring Southern charm to your party spread, combining crispy bacon, zesty barbecue sauce, and smoky sausages. Guests will devour these irresistible appetizers that promise a flavor-packed bite of pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 28 ounces (794 grams) little smokies
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pepperoncini juice
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
Fats and Additional Flavors:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 6 pepperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Arrange smokies in the slow cooker, carefully pouring pepperoncini juice over the top to enhance flavor depth.
- Evenly distribute au jus and ranch seasoning mixes across the smokies, ensuring complete coverage for robust taste profile.
- Strategically place butter pieces and whole pepperoncini peppers throughout the slow cooker to infuse rich, tangy notes.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set temperature to low, allowing ingredients to gently meld together for 2-3 hours until thoroughly heated.
- Before serving, gently stir the mixture to create a uniform, glossy sauce that coats each smokie with complex, zesty flavors.
Notes
- Swap pepperoncini juice for pickle juice or hot sauce to customize the flavor profile.
- Use vegetarian sausage alternatives for a plant-based version that maintains the same zesty taste.
- Drain excess liquid before serving to prevent a watery consistency and concentrate the rich sauce.
- Try different seasoning mixes like cajun or barbecue powder for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg