The BEST Little Smokies Recipe | Julie Blanner (2024)

FAQs

Are co*cktail weiners and little smokies the same? ›

Little smokies: Famous things usually go by many names. You may know them as co*cktail wieners, co*cktail franks, lil smokies, or as my grandma says “baby wursts.” They're small smoked sausages sold in 12- to 14-ounce packages at the store, in the deli section.

Things You Should Know

For cooking sausage on a stovetop, heat a skillet with about 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of oil on medium heat. Add the sausages and cook for five minutes on each side. To boil sausages, cover and boil them for 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C).

Even if the casing does break a bit, high-quality smoked sausage is so juicy that it'll be hard to dry it out. If grilling is outside your cooking capacity, then pan-frying your smoked sausage on the stove will still yield a moist, crispy product in a very manageable way.

Yes! Like most smoked sausages, little smokies are already fully cooked.

You can use either flour or cornstarch to thicken BBQ sauce. Just mix together 2 tbsp (16 g) of flour and ¼ cup (62.5 mL) of water, or combine 1 tbsp (9 g) of cornstarch with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of water. Continue mixing the thickener until there are no lumps of flour or cornstarch.

Strong or unpleasant odor: A strong or unsavory smell is the first sign your sausage has gone bad. If your sausage has a fish-like, acidic or sour smell, you'll likely want to throw it away.

Oscar Mayer Hardwood Smoked Smokies Smoked Sausages are made with no fillers or by-products so you can enjoy the great taste and quality you expect. Grill our smoked sausages for a family BBQ, roast over a campfire or cook in the kitchen for a quick and easy meal.

PORK, WATER, BEEF, CORN SYRUP, CULTURED DEXTROSE*, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, GROUND MUSTARD SEED, CULTURED CELERY JUICE, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, FLAVOR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CHERRY POWDER, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN.

All sausages- except dry sausage - are perishable and therefore must be kept refrigerated or frozen. Uncooked fresh sausage can be stored in the refrigerator one to two days; after cooking, keep for three to four days refrigerated (40 °F or less).

Should I boil or fry Smokies? ›

Grilling and frying sausages can make the sausages pop with flavour. Boiling sausages is a faster method but you will have to part with some of the flavour unless you fry them after boiling them.

Mix barbecue sauce, orange marmalade, paprika, and mustard in a saucepan and bring them to a boil for 5 minutes. Add your Little Smokies and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Let the sauce thicken and the Smokies heat. Serve warm and enjoy.

The stovetop is another great option for cooking pre cooked sausages. Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil or butter and place the sausages in the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are heated through and have a slightly browned exterior.

Yes! Like most smoked sausages, little smokies are already fully cooked. You'll want to heat them through before serving. We think the easiest way is to toss them in the slow cooker with a simple three-ingredient pantry sauce.