Honey Garlic Little Smokies

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5

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Course

    Appetizer

Honey Garlic Little Smokies

Honey Garlic Little Smokies are small beef franks cooked in a rich sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, honey, soy sauce, ginger, sriracha, and sesame oil. Simmered until plump and infused with sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, they are finished with a garnish of sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack.

Description

This recipe features beef franks simmered in a homemade sauce combining ketchup for sweetness and tang, brown sugar for deeper sweetness, fresh garlic, honey, and soy sauce for umami, with fresh ginger adding warmth and sriracha for a mild kick. Sesame oil contributes a subtle toasted note. The franks are heated until thoroughly warmed and plump with the sauce, absorbing intense honey garlic flavors. The dish is served garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro, offering fresh herbal contrast and a slight crunch. The slow simmer allows the sauce to thicken, coating the franks evenly.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 beef franks old fashioned, drained and rinsed, 16-ounce packages
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves

For the sauce

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce reduced sodium
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, honey, soy sauce, ginger, Sriracha and sesame oil. Stir in beef franks.
  2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until franks are thoroughly heated and plump, about 25-30 minutes.
  3. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro, if desired.
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