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Spicy-Sweet Li'l Smokies
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Spicy-Sweet Li'l Smokies
Total Time15 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings12
Total Time15 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings12

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Li’l Smokies Original Cocktail Smoked Sausage
Key IngredientLi’l Smokies Original Cocktail Smoked Sausage
AboutA delicious combination of heat and sweet
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImageLi’l Smokies Original Cocktail Smoked Sausage
 
1 pkg(s) Eckrich Li'l Smokies
 
1 cup(s) bottled salsa (mild, medium or hot)
 
1/2 cup(s) apple jelly or red currant jelly
 
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
 
thinly sliced green onion
Li’l Smokies Original Cocktail Smoked Sausage
Key IngredientLi’l Smokies Original Cocktail Smoked Sausage
Directions
1Combine salsa, jelly and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until sauce boils and thickens, 4 to 5 minutes. Add Li'l Smokies; heat through, about 2 minutes.
2Transfer mixture to a small slow cooker or fondue pot set on low heat to keep warm. Sprinkle green onion on top if desired. Serve with wooden tooth picks.
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