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You are going to love this deliciously simple Crockpot Little Smokies recipe! So quick to prep, these cocktail wieners are cooked in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce in the slow cooker for an effortless appetizer that everyone will love.
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Whenever I’m hosting game day, there are a few must-haves that absolutely have to be on the menu to keep everyone happy and snacking.
First up: buffalo wings—crispy, spicy, and perfect for dipping, they always disappear fast. Next is queso dip, warm and creamy with just the right amount of spice. And of course, no game day spread is complete without little smokies—bite-sized, savory, and incredibly addictive.
This crockpot version is a spin on classic little smokies. This recipe utilizes familiar sweet and savory flavors. If you’re looking for variety, try swapping the grape jelly for cranberry sauce or crushed pineapple. You can also cook these sausages in sriracha or Buffalo sauce for a spicy version.
Crockpot Little Smokies Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup grape jelly
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 28 ounces little smokies sausages (2 (14-ounce) packages)
Instructions
- Mix together the BBQ sauce, grape jelly, apple cider vinegar, and ground cayenne in a mixing bowl.1 cup barbecue sauce, ½ cup grape jelly, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- Add the little smokies to the crockpot.28 ounces little smokies sausages
- Pour the sauce over the little smokies and stir to coat. Make sure the little smokies are well coated in the sauce before setting to cook.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until warmed through.
Becky’s Tips
- These miniature sausages, usually made of pork, are also known as cocktail sausages or cocktail weenies. They are very similar to hot dogs in taste, and that’s where you’ll find them in the store.
- Brands vary in weight, with most packages between 12-16 ounces. This recipe will work with any of these sizes.
- If you don’t like spicy, you can skip the cayenne. If you like things extra hot, feel free to add a little more!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Crockpot Little Smokies Step by Step
Make the sauce: Mix together 1 cup of barbecue sauce, ½ cup of grape jelly, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl.
Coat the sausages: Add 28 ounces (2 packages) of little smokies to your crockpot. Pour the sauce over the little smokies and stir to coat.
Cook the Sausages: Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until warmed through.
Serve and enjoy: Transfer the little smokies to a serving dish and enjoy.
How to Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-5 days. Reheat in the crockpot or on the stovetop.
Let crockpot little smokies cool completely before adding them to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these crockpot little smokies alongside your other favorite game day apps like our hardy sheet pan party meatballs, some creamy hot onion dip, along with savory bacon wrapped crackers, or a batch of homemade tortilla chips.
I brought this to work once for a luncheon, but I just had the smokies and a bottle of bbq sauce in the crockpot. The cord on the crockpot was so short that the only outlet I could use was on the floor under my desk. As they started to cook, everyone who came near my desk would remark on how good it smelled! One person said, What is that and WHERE is it? I didn’t tell till it was time to eat!
What a great story, Dorothy! Thanks so much for sharing!
very good for big get togethers,someone said you could eat little smokies and hotdogs without heating and when my grandbaby had cancer,the drs.told us to heat them in microwave for at least 30 sec.as there are chemicals in them that can cause cancer in children although they had nothing to do with the type of cancer he was born with.happy and very much blessed as he is now 20 something and doing well
Thanks for sharing and happy to hear he is healthy now!
Omg wtf is wrong with you lol