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Mississippi Lil' Smokies

Mississippi Lil' Smokies are cocktail sausages slow-cooked with ranch seasoning, au jus, pepperoncini, and butter. They turn out savory and tangy, and can be cooked on LOW or HIGH until steaming hot throughout.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 package (14 oz) cocktail sausages drained
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (1 oz) au jus gravy mix
  • 6 pepperoncini peppers sliced
  • 0.25 cup pepperoncini brine
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cut into 8 pieces

Equipment

  • 1 3-quart slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Add the sausages to a 3-quart slow cooker and sprinkle with the ranch seasoning and au jus mix.
  2. Add the pepperoncini, brine, and butter, then stir to coat the sausages.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours or HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until steaming hot throughout.
  4. Stir halfway through and spot-check several sausages for 165°F.

Notes

For the best flavor, stir halfway through and spot-check several sausages for 165°F. Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days; freeze for up to 2 months. For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free butter and check that the seasoning mixes are dairy-free.