Grandpa Dennis Whiskey Weiners
Sweet, smoky, and irresistibly indulgent, Grandpa Dennis Whiskey Weiners are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game days, potlucks, or family gatherings. This easy recipe combines plump cocktail sausages with a rich and tangy homemade sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, and a splash of whiskey for a subtle kick. Enhanced with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder, the sauce simmers to perfection, creating a luscious glaze that clings to every bite. Whether you prepare them in a slow cooker or a skillet, these whiskey-glazed weiners are ideal for serving straight from the pot or arranged on a platter with toothpicks for snacking convenience. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe promises tender, flavorful bites that will steal the show at your next event!
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Ingredients
- 32 oz Cocktail sausages
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Whiskey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, whiskey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Step 2
Stir the sauce ingredients together over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors blend.
Step 4
While the sauce is simmering, place the cocktail sausages in a slow cooker or large cast-iron skillet.
Step 5
Pour the simmering sauce over the sausages, ensuring they are fully coated.
Step 6
If using a slow cooker, set it to low and cook the sausages for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. If using a skillet, keep the heat low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring often.
Step 7
Once the sausages are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly, serve warm straight from the pot or transfer to a serving tray with toothpicks for easy snacking.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1313.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3575.8 |
| Total Fat 243.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 97.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 489.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10854.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 216.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 148.2g | |
| Protein 97.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 101.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 376.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories