Mississippi Lil' Smokies
Savory beef cocktail sausages cooked slowly with spicy peperoncini and rich butter.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker 6-quart recommended for best results.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 28 ounces beef cocktail sausages
- 0.25 cup peperoncini juice
- 1 ounce au jus gravy mix
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter cut into tablespoons
- 6 pieces pepperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Begin by placing the beef cocktail sausages in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Pour the peperoncini juice over the sausages, ensuring they are well coated.
- Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix evenly over the sausages, followed by the ranch seasoning mix.
- Place the cubes of butter on top of the seasonings, then add the pepperoncini peppers for an extra kick.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to mix the flavors.
- Once cooked, give it a final stir and serve warm.
Notes
For a milder flavor, you can reduce the number of pepperoncini peppers or omit them entirely. These smoky bites are perfect for parties or as a hearty snack!