How to Make My Pickled Little Smokies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so satisfying about homemade pickles. The tangy flavor, the crisp texture, and the ability to preserve your favorite ingredients all come together to create a delicious and versatile condiment. And when it comes to pickling, little smokies are the perfect candidate for some pickled perfection.

My pickled little smokies recipe is a crowd-pleaser and a go-to snack for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party, attending a potluck, or just looking for a tasty snack t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (14 ounce) packages little smoked sausages
  • 1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon pickling salt
  • 1 teaspoon pickling spice, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dill seeds
  • 1 small onion, thickly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or to taste
  • 20 whole black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons pickled banana pepper rings (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 days
  • Total Time: 3 days 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 quart

  • Place sausages into a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, poking sausages with a sharp fork to release fat. Drain and rinse sausages.
  • Place sausages into a 1-quart glass canning jar.
  • Pour white vinegar and water into a saucepan and stir in pickling salt, pickling spice, mustard seeds, celery seeds, dill seeds, onion slices, garlic, black peppercorns, and banana pepper rings.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Pour vinegar mixture over sausages in the jar; cap the jar and refrigerate at least 3 days before serving.
  • Nutrition

    252 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 1061mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 191mg