Description
This Crockpot Little Smokies recipe combines sweet and tangy barbecue sauce with grape jelly and a hint of cayenne pepper to create a flavorful and easy appetizer. Perfect for parties or game day, these little smokies are slow-cooked to tender, juicy perfection in a crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup grape jelly
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Sausages
- 28 ounces little smokies sausages (2 (14-ounce) packages)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, grape jelly, apple cider vinegar, and ground cayenne pepper. Stir until the ingredients are well blended and the grape jelly is fully incorporated into the sauce.
- Add Little Smokies to Crockpot: Place the little smokies sausages into the crockpot evenly.
- Coat with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the little smokies. Stir gently to ensure that every sausage is thoroughly coated with the sauce, helping to infuse flavor during cooking.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours, or until the little smokies are warmed through and tender. Stir occasionally if possible to prevent sticking.
Notes
- For spicier smokies, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add a pinch of chili flakes.
- Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
- Serve warm with toothpicks for easy snacking at parties.
- Can be kept warm in the crockpot on the ‘warm’ setting for up to 2 hours after cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
