Little Smokies Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This little smokies recipe is my favorite quick and easy 3-ingredient appetizer to throw together last minute.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time1

Cook Time15

Total Time16

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

14 ounces little smokies sausages 1 package. Also known as cocktail sausages.
1/4 cup grape jelly I recommend classic Concord grape jelly over anything fancier.
2 tablespoons BBQ sauce

Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
14 ounces little smokies sausages,1/4 cup grape jelly,2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
Allow the mixture to boil slightly.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the cocktail sausages are cooked through.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. The sauce will thicken on standing.
Top with parsley and serve with toothpicks.

I used pork and chicken little smokies, but the beef ones also work well.
If you plan to make these for a crowd, you can easily double or triple the recipe. Just double (or triple!) all the ingredients. You may also need a large pan.
You can add some garnishes, such as cooked crumbled bacon or chopped parsley.
I highly recommend using your favorite brand of BBQ sauce, as this will contribute most of the flavor.
To make in a crockpot, try out my crockpot little smokies recipe.