Bad Wolf Birthday Bite: Three Ways to Dominate

Every party needs its signature dish, and at Bad Wolf birthday celebrations, nothing draws a crowd quite like our trio of mini smoked sausages. These bite-sized powerhouses have become legendary among our regulars. They’re compact enough to pick off with a toothpick while holding your drink with the other, but packed with enough flavor to make you forget everything else on the table. We’re not talking about your average cocktail weenie here. These are proper smoked sausages cut down to party size, each one ready to deliver serious flavor.

The BBQ variant shows off our love for bold combinations. Each sausage gets a generous glaze of tangy barbecue sauce that caramelizes beautifully. Then comes the strategic drizzle of fiery chili sauce that builds heat as you chew. It’s the kind of bite that makes you reach for another before you’ve finished the first. The sweet and smoky base gives way to a chili burn that demands respect. This is comfort food with an attitude, perfect with cold beer and good company.

For those craving something more refined, our bourbon-kissed version delivers sophisticated indulgence in miniature form. The sweet barbecue sauce here is more decadent and more molasses-heavy, creating a glossy coating that gleams under party lights. The real magic happens with the bourbon chaser—a small shot served alongside each bite. Take a sausage, then immediately follow with the whiskey. The burn of good bourbon amplifies the sweet smoke, creating something that feels like both backyard barbecue and upscale speakeasy rolled into one perfect moment.

Then there’s our Mexican-inspired version, where we embrace complete spice chaos. These sausages swim in a chunky salsa-style sauce loaded with jalapeños and fire-roasted tomatoes. We pack it with enough cumin and paprika to make your eyes water in the best possible way. It’s messy, it’s aggressive, and it’s absolutely addictive. This is the appetizer that separates the serious spice lovers from everyone else. Fair warning: keep the napkins close and something cold to drink even closer.

Little Smokies Appetizer

 Little smoked sausages in a slightly spicy barbecue glaze. CrockPot easy

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 77

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 pkgs Little Smokies Sausages 16 oz packs
• 1 cup BBQ I use Ch*ck*n and R*bs
• 1 cup ketchup
• 3 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
• 2 tbsp Chili sauce Sambal or Sriracha

Equipment

• 1 Slow Cooker Inst@pot or CrockPot

Method

 

1. add the little smokies to the crock pot. 
2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the crock pot 
3. stir to combine
4. Cover and heat on low for 2 hours

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 480mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

There are three ways to go here, all differentiated by the sauce:

Spicy BBQ – As written, consider adding a few sliced jalapenos to the pot.

Sweet BBQ – Swap the spicy BBQ sauce for a sweeter one, replace the brown sugar with molasses, maybe a drizzle of bourbon. (Served with a good Bourbon shot)

Mexican – Dump the BBQ sauce, add a fire-roasted tomato and pepper mix, and add some Hatch chilies, along with jalapenos, season out with taco mix and cumin ..

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