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Cranberry Cocktail Franks

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Cranberry Cocktail Franks are the ultimate low carb holiday appetizer. Sliced hot dogs are coated in a sweet and tangy fresh cranberry sauce. So good!

Cranberry Cocktail Franks

 

Cocktail smokies and a sweet and tangy sauce are such a popular southern appetizer for Christmas parties. But they are typically heavily loaded with sugar and carbs. Most often, a high sugar BBQ Sauce, brown sugar, or a jar of grape jelly is used for much of the flavor.

In this recipe, a combination of fresh cranberries and erythritol provide plenty of sweetness without adding lots of carbs.

I’ve used all-natural franks instead of Little Smokies because little smokies typically have sugar and lots of artificial ingredients. If you can find an all-natural brand without sugar, go ahead and use it. Otherwise you are better off using all-natural hot dogs and cutting them in thirds.

Cranberry Cocktail Franks

 

This super simple recipe combines fresh cranberries, onion, Dijon mustard, Worcetsershire sauce, garlic powder, and erythritol (for sweetness). It cooks up sweet and tangy in just 20 minutes. If you want to get rid of some of the tartness and acidity from the cranberries, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda at the end. Don’t be alarmed at the green color that forms when you add the baking powder. It will disappear as the acid is neutralized.

Cranberry Cocktail Franks

These Cranberry Cocktail Franks are the perfect low carb party food.

More Low Carb Appetizers:

  • Low Carb Sausage Balls
  • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings
  • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
Cranberry Cocktail Franks
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Cranberry Cocktail Franks

Cranberry Cocktail Franks are the ultimate low carb holiday appetizer. Sliced hot dogs are coated in a sweet and tangy fresh cranberry sauce. So good!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Southern
Keyword low carb
Servings 8
Calories 149 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 8 all-natural hot dogs, cut into thirds
  • 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
  • 8 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup erythritol
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.

    Add hot dogs and cook for 2 minutes.

  2. Add onion and cook another 3 minutes.

  3. Add the cranberries, water, erythritol, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.

  4. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Don't be alarmed. The mixture will temporarily turn green as the baking soda neutralizes the acid in the cranberries. Note: This step is optional.

Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Cocktail Franks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 407mg18%
Potassium 110mg3%
Carbohydrates 5.5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Calcium 15mg2%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Vitamin A 17IU0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from The Quick and Easy Low Carb Cookbook

Disclosure: Nutritional info is provided as a guide only and can vary based on brands or products used, measuring techniques, and cooking methods.

Low Carb Cranberry Cocktail Franks

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy free, gluten free, keto, low carb Tagged With: Christmas, cranberry

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