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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  1. Low Carb Little Smokies - Easy Instant Pot Recipe! (10)Tonya Kelley says

    Low Carb Little Smokies - Easy Instant Pot Recipe! (11)
    Yummy! I’m looking forward to taking these to the next office party.

    Reply

  2. Low Carb Little Smokies - Easy Instant Pot Recipe! (12)Laura | Wandercooks says

    Low Carb Little Smokies - Easy Instant Pot Recipe! (13)
    Oh wow such a flavourful combo of seasonings here, I can almost taste these lil smokies just by reading about them. Definitely need to give these a go!

    Reply

  3. Low Carb Little Smokies - Easy Instant Pot Recipe! (14)Suzy says

    Low Carb Little Smokies - Easy Instant Pot Recipe! (15)
    Such a delicious way to make these smokies! I would never of thought to make them in the Instant Pot!

    Reply

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

FAQs

How much carbs are in little smokies? ›

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

Can I eat smokies on keto? ›

That being said, hot dog wieners are keto-friendly. Hot dogs are made with ingredients that are naturally low in carbs. An average hot dog is about 1.73 grams of total carbs. As for the bun, you can't have a conventional bun in order to follow the keto diet.

Are co*cktail sausages keto? ›

Yes! Smokies are low in carbs and high in fat. There are around 1-2 grams of carbs per 5 weenies.

Can you eat unlimited meat on keto? ›

If you're embarking on a ketogenic lifestyle, you should know that you actually can't eat a ton of meat on the keto diet. In fact, eating too much protein can kick you out of ketosis, so while meats are definitely okay in moderation on a keto diet, they shouldn't be its number one staple.

Can I eat sausage every day on keto? ›

On this diet, your daily carb intake should be about 20 to 50 grams. When it comes to keto diet foods, people rely on protein-rich foods such as nuts, cheese and meats. Sausage is made from pork or chicken. Thus far, sausage qualifies as a keto-friendly food.

Is popcorn keto-friendly? ›

Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.

Is ketchup ok on keto? ›

So can you have ketchup on Keto? Yes, but you have to select an option that has no added sugar and the nutritional value is naturally low in carbs. Heinz Tomato Sugar-Free Ketchup is a great option.

Is sour cream keto? ›

Regular, full fat sour cream is made from cream and contains far more fat than carbs. Therefore, it's considered keto-friendly. However, low fat or nonfat sour cream is not. Full fat sour cream can provide some variety in a keto diet when used as a dip base or incorporated into recipes to boost the fat content.

Are baked beans keto-friendly? ›

Baked Beans

Sorry backyard BBQs, but the ketoers will have to sit out on this classic cookout side. Baked beans are extremely high in carbs, with one cup having enough net carbs (37.9g) to knock most people out of keto.

What is a substitute for little Smokies? ›

Little Smokies - You can substitute sliced smoked sausage or even sliced hot dogs for the little smokies. Brown sugar - I used my favorite brown sugar substitute, Lakanto Golden but any variety of brown sugar or brown sugar substitute will work fine.

Is black pudding ok for a low carb diet? ›

As you can see, a single serving of black pudding is low in net carbs but not carb-free. It provides large amounts of protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients. With only 6 g net carbs per 100g serving, you should be able to enjoy some of this savoury delight, even when following a strict keto diet.

Is cream cheese keto? ›

Cream cheese: Cream cheese is very popular in the keto diet. At only 84 calories per 1 ounce serving, it has 1 gram of carbs and 2 grams of protein but packs 8 grams of fat per serving. It can be a keto-friendly snack or meal addition when more fat is needed.

How many carbs are in 2 small sausage patties? ›

Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage Patties (2 patties) contains 1g total carbs, 1g net carbs, 27g fat, 8g protein, and 280 calories.

Is smoked sausage low in carbs? ›

Smoked sausage, pork (2 ounce) contains 0.8g total carbs, 0.8g net carbs, 15.5g fat, 10.5g protein, and 184 calories.

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