Description

A simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring little smokies slow-cooked in a smoky, sweet barbecue sauce. Perfect for parties, game days, and casual gatherings with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds Little Smokies Sausages
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce (smoky or spicy variety)
1 cup grape jelly (can substitute apricot preserves)
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, grape jelly, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce (if using). Stir until jelly is mostly dissolved and mixture is smooth.
Pour the little smokies into the crockpot, spreading them evenly.
Pour the sauce mixture over the smokies and gently stir to coat all sausages.
Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring gently once halfway through.
After 2 hours, check sauce thickness. If too thin, cook uncovered for an additional 15-30 minutes until sauce is sticky.
Keep warm on the crockpot’s warm setting and serve with toothpicks.

Notes

Use a smoky or slightly spicy BBQ sauce for best flavor. Avoid watery sauces as they don’t thicken well. Stir gently to keep sauce sticky and sausages intact. For gluten-free, verify BBQ and Worcestershire sauces. Can prep the night before by mixing ingredients in crockpot and refrigerating overnight. Frozen smokies can be used but add 30 minutes to cooking time.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1/8 of
Calories: 220
Sugar: 10
Fat: 15
Carbohydrates: 12
Protein: 8

Keywords: crockpot, BBQ, little smokies, party bites, easy appetizer, slow cooker, game day snack