Low Carb Little Smokies - Easy Instant Pot Recipe! (2024)

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These low carb little smokies make a delicious snack or appetizer! Easily made in the Instant Pot and smothered in a yummy low carb bbq sauce!

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Lil Smokies are my go-to appetizer! These happen to be made in an Instant Pot and they’re covered in a tangy low carb BBQ that makes these co*cktail sausages even harder to resist! This is a great recipe when you need a tasty appetizer for entertaining but they also make a delicious low carb snack!

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No one will ever guess they’re low carb!

The secret is in the low carb sauce with its classic BBQ flavor but without all the carbs. This low carb BBQ sauce can also be used for wings or ribs! You’ll definitely love it, so make an extra batch to have handy!

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Tip: Did you know that certain brands of little smokies are 1g of carbs per piece? I certainly didn’t! When purchasing your lil smokies make sure you pay close attention to the carbs.

How to make Little smokies in the Instant Pot

Making these low carb little smokies is easy in the Instant Pot! All you need to do is add all the ingredients into the Instant Pot, stir well to blend, set the time and cook! You can even keep them warm until you’re ready to serve by using the keep warm button.

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This is a great recipe to serve when you’re having guests and need a great appetizer, game-day food, or when you want a delicious snack. No one will ever guess this is low carb. This gives all the flavor you’d get from regular BBQ sauce, but without all the carbs.

Low Carb BBQ Little Smokies Recipe

Here’s the ingredients that you’ll need to make these BBQ smokies. Exact measurements and ingredients are located within the printable recipe card below.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED:

Little smokies, sausages
Tomato sauce
Apple cider vinegar
Stevia (powdered erythritol)
Worcestershire sauce
Smoked Paprika
Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper

HERE’S WHAT YOU DO:

Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot, and stir well to blend.

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Place the lid on the Instant Pot until it beeps and locks. Make sure the pressure valve is set to SEALING, and press the MANUAL button, and set the time to 15 minutes, and allow the Instant Pot to build and release pressure automatically. When Instant Pot is done and all pressure has been released, check to make sure the float valve is down, and remove the Instant Pot lid. Stir smokies and sauce, and serve immediately, or press the ‘KEEP WARM’ button, and keep the smokies warm until ready to serve. Enjoy!

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LOW CARB LITTLE SMOKIES – EASY INSTANT POT RECIPE!

Theselow carb little smokiesmake a delicious snack or appetizer! Easily made in the Instant Pot and smothered in a yummy low carb bbq sauce!

CourseAppetizer

CuisineAmerican

KeywordLOW CARB LITTLE SMOKIES

Servings 14

Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1large pkglittle smokies, sausages
  • 1cuptomato sauce
  • 1/2cupapple cider vinegar
  • 1/2cupStevia (powdered erythritol)
  • 2tbspWorcestershire sauce
  • 1tbspSmoked Paprika
  • 1tspgarlic powder
  • 1/2tspsalt
  • 1/2tsppepper

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot, and stir well to blend.

  2. Place the lid on the Instant Pot until it beeps and locks. Make sure the pressure valve is set to SEALING, and press the MANUAL button, and set the time to 15 minutes, and allow the Instant Pot to build and release pressure automatically.

  3. When Instant Pot is done and all pressure has been released, check to make sure the float valve is down, and remove the Instant Pot lid.

  4. Stir smokies and sauce, and serve immediately, or press the ‘KEEP WARM’ button, and keep the smokies warm until ready to serve.

Recipe Notes

Calories: 179 (5 smokies)
Net Carbs: 3.6 g

The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.

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FAQs

Can I eat sausage on a low carb diet? ›

Sausage can be an excellent food for keto diet followers, but the key word is can. Several gourmet sausages including the smoked pork or beef bratwurst from our butcher shop, and the cheesy cheddar sausage, are keto-friendly because there are no fillers – just great meat.

Do little smokies have to be cooked? ›

Are Little Smokies Pre-Cooked? Yes! Like most smoked sausages, little smokies are already fully cooked. You'll want to heat them through before serving.

How long to cook raw smokies? ›

Boiling is one of the easiest ways to make sausage links at home. To boil sausages, simply place them one by one into a pot of boiling water and let them simmer. Pre-cooked sausages take around 10 minutes, whereas raw ones may take up to 30 minutes.

Which sausages have the lowest carbs? ›

Our Favorite Keto-Friendly Sausage Brands
  1. Applegate No Sugar Original Pork Breakfast Sausage. ...
  2. Old Wisconsin Beef Summer Sausage. ...
  3. Isernio's Mild Italian Sausage. ...
  4. Aidells Roasted Garlic & Gruyere Cheese Smoked Chicken Sausage. ...
  5. Hickory Farms Beef Summer Sausage. ...
  6. Shelton's Turkey Breakfast Sausage.
Feb 24, 2022

How many sausages a day on keto? ›

If you're following the standard ketogenic diet, you'll want to keep your net carb limit somewhere between 20 to 50 grams a day. This means you can consume a few sausage links for breakfast or a few slices of summer sausage as a light snack and you'll be sure to remain in a ketogenic state.

Can you eat bacon every day on keto? ›

To stay in ketosis, you should only eat about 3 ounces of bacon per day.

How to tell if little smokies are bad? ›

Strong or unpleasant odor: A strong or unsavory smell is the first sign your sausage has gone bad. If your sausage has a fish-like, acidic or sour smell, you'll likely want to throw it away.

Should I boil or fry Smokies? ›

If you want to learn how to cook sausages, there are many methods you can try. Grilling and frying sausages can make the sausages pop with flavour. Boiling sausages is a faster method but you will have to part with some of the flavour unless you fry them after boiling them.

What is the carb count for little smokies? ›

Hillshire Farm Lit'l Smokies Sausage (5 links) contains 2g total carbs, 2g net carbs, 15g fat, 6g protein, and 170 calories.

How many little smokies is one serving? ›

Cloverdale Meats
Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 1 link (11.34g)
How many calories are in Lil' Smokies Smoked Sausage? Amount of calories in Lil' Smokies Smoked Sausage: Calories 34Calories from Fat 25.2 (74.1%)
% Daily Value *
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How long will little smokies last in the refrigerator? ›

After opening a package of hot dogs you can keep them for a week in the refrigerator (40 °F/4.4 °C or less). These meats can also be frozen for 1 to 2 months for best quality. Frozen foods are safe indefinitely.

What is the best way to heat up little smokies? ›

For the stovetop, add the Little Smokies to 2-3 inches of boiling water and simmer them for 2-4 minutes. To heat them in the oven, preheat the oven to 350 degrees, place the Little Smokies in a shallow baking dish, and bake them for 12-14 minutes.

How to cook pre cooked smokies? ›

Pan-Frying:
  1. Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add a small amount of cooking oil or butter to the pan if desired.
  3. Place the fully cooked and thawed sausage links in the pan.
  4. Cook the sausages, turning them occasionally, until they are heated through and browned on all sides.
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Can Smokies be cooked in the oven? ›

Baking them in the oven allows the bacon to crisp, the liquids to be released from the Smokies, and the brown sugar to caramelize on them deliciously. It also allows to you control the fat content of them a bit more easily, as most of the bacon drippings will remain on the sheet pan after cooking.

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