Cocktail Smokies in Spicy Jambalaya Sauce

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11 years ago

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Cocktail Smokies in Spicy Jambalaya Sauce are a savory and spicy change of pace from the usual bbq or jelly-based sauce.

Cocktail Smokies in Spicy Jambalaya Sauce

by Sue Lau | Palatable Pastime

This recipe came about after I impulsively grabbed a package of cocktail smokies on sale. And as sometimes happens, I get bored with the usual round-up of smokies in bbq sauce, or smokies in grape jelly sauce, or smokies in sweet sour sauce, etc.

So I tried to think of what flavors I enjoy most with smoked sausage, and Cajun style jambalaya came to mind. So I took the flavors of that and infused them into a tomato sauce and set it to simmering the way I do many homemade sauces and presto!

Instant delicious appetizer is born.

I think this is going to be a real hit around here for Superbowl Sunday or for any Mardis Gras party that pops up. In fact, I could easily goggle these up sitting around playing Scrabble. So there doesn’t have to be a special occasion. And these freeze well, so if you want to make a double batch and freeze the extra, it is an easy task to reheat the remainder for a quick an easy entertaining idea.

~Sue

Cocktail Smokies in Spicy Jambalaya Sauce

Servings: 4-6
Time: 40mins
Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients:

14 ounces cocktail smokies or cocktail franks
16 ounces tomato sauce
2 ounce jar chopped pimientos
1 tablespoon Cajun spice
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup double strength chicken broth

Method:

Whisk together ingredients for sauce in a skillet and bring to a boil.
Stir in cocktail smokies, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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