This quick recipe for bourbon barbecue little smokies adds a delicious depth of flavor and ensures your guests will make them disappear quickly. Make them on the stovetop or your crock pot, whichever is more convenient for you!
Dice onion. Add that to a heavy pot with barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and bourbon. Stir to combine, then add little smokies and stir to coat.
1/4 cup onion, 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons bourbon, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 16 ounces packages little smokies
Turn heat to medium low and bring to a simmer (bubbles without true boiling). Cook, stirring periodically, for 20 minutes, then serve immediately with toothpicks.
Alternatively, mix all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low for 2-4 hours before serving.
You can also make this ahead of time and let cool to room temperature then refrigerate. Reheat ten minutes or so before guests arrive to have a prep ahead appetizer for parties.
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