Instant Pot BBQ Smokies
Instant Pot BBQ Smokies are a quick & easy appetizer with just 3 minutes of cooking time making these the perfect snack for any occasion.
Servings 20
Ingredients
- 2 pkgs Beef Lil' Smokies 24 ounces each
- 2 cups of water
- 40 ounces BBQ sauce - we like Sweet Baby Rays
- 2 ounces mustard
- 1- ounce bourbon
- 2 tbsp minced onions
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Pappy's seasoning
- 1 tsp pepper
- 4 dashes hot sauce - flavor of choice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- splash of water
Instructions
- Combine add the smokies and water to the bottom of the pot.
- Top with bbq sauce, mustard, bourbon, minced onions, minced garlic, Pappy's, pepper, and hot sauce - in that order and do not stir.
- Cover and set manual pressure for 3 minutes.
- Once done, do a quick release. Uncover and stir.
- Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and whisk until combined and you have a thin milky liquid - add more water as needed.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the pot and stir well. It will thicken as it sits.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Make these in the air fryer - Place the smokies in the air fryer in a single layer and sprinkle with desired seasonings. Brush with desired sauce and then sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook at 340 degrees for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
**for extra WOW - wrap with a partial strip of bacon before cooking.