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Delicious Mississippi Little Smokies served on a platter for a party.

Mississippi Little Smokies

Savory, tangy cocktail sausages simmered in a rich sauce, perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer, Party Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 packages Beef Lil Smokies (cocktail sausages) (12-14 oz each)
  • 1 packet Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix (1 oz)
  • 1 packet Dry Au Jus Gravy Mix (1 oz)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (cut into slices)
  • 8-10 whole Pepperoncini Peppers
  • 2 tablespoons Pepperoncini Juice (from the jar)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the beef lil smokies into the bottom of a 3-quart to 6-quart slow cooker. Spread them out evenly.
  2. Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix and the dry au jus gravy mix evenly over the sausages.
  3. Lay the slices of unsalted butter across the top of the seasoned sausages.
  4. Add the whole pepperoncini peppers on top and pour in the pepperoncini juice.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or on HIGH for 1 to 2 hours.
  2. Once the time is up, remove the lid and stir everything together so the melted butter and seasonings form a smooth sauce.
  3. Keep the slow cooker on the 'Warm' setting for serving. Provide toothpicks nearby for easy snacking.

Notes

These smoky sausages pair wonderfully with various dips and are perfect for self-serve at parties. For a twist, serve in slider buns.
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