Aunt denise sets these down and suddenly everyone is “just grabbing one more” until they’re gone.

to broil on high for 2–4 minutes, watching very closely, until the edges of the sausages are slightly browned and the sauce looks glossy and sticky. This is what gives them that irresistible, caramelized look and flavor. Do not walk away while broiling; they can go from perfect to scorched quickly.
Caramelized lil smokies fresh from the oven
Caramelized lil smokies fresh from the oven
Carefully remove the pan from the oven and let the lil smokies rest for about 5–10 minutes. The sauce will thicken more as it cools, turning into that clingy, finger-licking glaze everyone