Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Little Smokies
A simple and crowd-pleasing slow cooker recipe for BBQ Little Smokies, perfect for parties and casual gatherings with minimal hands-on time.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 7 minutes to 3 hours 7 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pre-cooked cocktail sausages (Little Smokies)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup grape jelly
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, grape jelly, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the slow cooker insert. Add the Little Smokies and stir gently to coat all sausages evenly.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 30-45 minutes if possible, until the sauce thickens and clings to the sausages.
Notes
Stir every 30-45 minutes to prevent sauce from sticking and burning. For thicker sauce, cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes near the end. Can be cooked on high for 1-1.5 hours but sauce will be less thick. Use slow cooker liners for easier cleanup. Substitute grape jelly with apricot or peach preserves for a fruity twist. Add hot sauce or cayenne pepper for spice. Use gluten-free sauces for gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 275
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 12.5
- Protein: 11
Keywords: slow cooker, BBQ, Little Smokies, party snacks, easy recipe, cocktail sausages, crowd-pleaser