Description
Delight your guests with Irresistible Party Franks in a Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce, slow-cooked to perfection. This delicious appetizer features miniature hot dogs simmered in a flavorful sauce made with ketchup, cider vinegar, honey, and a blend of spices, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and zest for any party or gathering.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Main Ingredients
- 2-1/2 to 3 pounds miniature hot dogs or smoked sausage links
- 1 large lemon, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat the canola oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes or until they are translucent and soft, which will add a subtle sweetness to the sauce.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in the ketchup, water, cider vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, ground mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce into the sautéed onions. Mix well to combine all flavors thoroughly.
- Simmer Sauce: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes to develop the flavors and achieve a perfect sauce consistency.
- Arrange Hot Dogs: Place the miniature hot dogs or smoked sausage links evenly in the slow cooker.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the prepared BBQ sauce evenly over the hot dogs in the slow cooker.
- Cook Slowly: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook the party franks for 4 to 6 hours. This slow cooking will allow the sausages to absorb the sweet and tangy flavors deeply.
- Serve: Garnish the cooked party franks with lemon slices and serve warm as a delicious appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- For an extra smoky flavor, try adding a teaspoon of smoked paprika or a dash of liquid smoke to the sauce.
- You can substitute canola oil with vegetable or olive oil depending on your preference.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, increase the hot pepper sauce slightly or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the slow cooker or stovetop.
- Miniature hot dogs can be swapped with cocktail sausages or smoked sausages of your choice.
