Description
A delicious and easy Slow Cooker Spicy Sweet BBQ Lil Smokies recipe featuring miniature smoked sausages cooked in a flavorful blend of BBQ sauce, grape jelly, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce. Perfect for parties and gatherings, these sweet and spicy cocktail wieners are ready in just a few hours with minimal prep.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 14 oz package miniature smoked sausages
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce (e.g., Baby Ray’s)
- 1 ½ cups grape jelly
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add all ingredients to the bottom of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker, ensuring the sausages are evenly coated.
- Cook: Stir the mixture well, cover the slow cooker, and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the sausages to heat through completely.
- Serve: Serve immediately, or keep warm on the slow cooker’s warm setting to maintain temperature throughout your gathering.
Notes
- Use a 4-quart or larger slow cooker to ensure ingredients cook evenly.
- Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce according to your desired spice level.
- These lil smokies can be kept warm in the slow cooker for several hours without drying out.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that the BBQ sauce and Worcestershire sauce are gluten-free.
- Serve with toothpicks or small forks for easy party serving.
