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Crockpot Little Smokies Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 4.8 from 100 reviews
  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 120 minutes
  • Total Time: 125 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Crockpot Little Smokies are an easy and delicious appetizer featuring cocktail sausages simmered in a sweet and savory barbecue sauce. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, this slow cooker recipe requires minimal prep and delivers flavorful results every time.


Ingredients

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Little Smokies

  • 2 packages little smokies (12-14 ounce size)

Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the little smokies into the crockpot, distributing them evenly across the bottom to ensure even cooking.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared sauce over the little smokies in the crockpot. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the sausages to heat through thoroughly.
  4. Serve: Once cooked, stir gently to coat the sausages evenly in the sauce, then serve warm as a tasty and crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Notes

  • These little smokies are cocktail sausages simmered in the crockpot in a sweet and savory barbecue sauce.
  • A super easy slow cooker appetizer that takes just minutes to put together and always gets rave reviews.
  • Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model.
  • Feel free to customize the sauce by adding a splash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 335 kcal
  • Sugar: 24 g
  • Sodium: 741 mg
  • Fat: 21 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 48 mg