Sweet and Savory Little Smokies in Crockpot Recipe
This classic Little Smokies recipe features savory mini sausages simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce made with barbecue sauce, grape jelly, brown sugar, and spices. Perfect for parties or easy appetizers, these flavorful bites cook slowly in a Crockpot to become wonderfully tender and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Sausages
- 2 16-ounce packages Little Smokies
Sauce
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 1 cup grape jelly
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Little Smokies: Open 2 packages of Little Smokies and place them evenly in the Crockpot.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, grape jelly, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Cook: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the Little Smokies in the Crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour or on low for 2-3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the sausages to heat through.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of grape jelly or brown sugar.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 15 minutes of cooking to reduce excess liquid.
- These Little Smokies can be kept warm in the Crockpot for several hours before serving, making them ideal for parties and gatherings.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy appetizer-style eating.
