Sweet and Sour Mini Smokies

Sweet and Sour Mini Smokies are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings. Tender cocktail sausages are simmered in a luscious homemade sweet and tangy sauce made with pineapple juice, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar, balanced by the rich sweetness of brown sugar and a savory dash of soy sauce. A touch of cornstarch ensures the sauce thickens to a glossy perfection, while optional red pepper flakes can add a subtle kick for spice lovers. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe combines quick prep with bold flavors to create a snack that’s irresistibly sticky, saucy, and bite-sized. Serve straight from the stovetop or keep warm in a slow cooker for fuss-free entertaining that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 oz cocktail sausages (mini smokies)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

1. In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, pineapple juice, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.

Step 2

2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

3. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to create a slurry.

Step 4

4. Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

5. If adding heat, stir in red pepper flakes at this point.

Step 6

6. Reduce the heat to low and add the cocktail sausages to the saucepan. Stir to coat the sausages evenly with the sweet and sour sauce.

Step 7

7. Simmer the sausages in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and fully coated in the thickened sauce.

Step 8

8. Transfer to a serving dish or keep warm in a slow cooker set to low. Serve immediately with toothpicks for easy serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1135.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2461.0

Total Fat 145.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 324.0mg	0%
Sodium 6460.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 191.0g
Protein 50.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 295.9mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 1274.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.8%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 37.9%