Description
This Crockpot BBQ Little Smokies recipe is a perfect crowd-pleaser featuring bite-sized sausages simmered in a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce. Easy to prepare and ideal for parties or game day, these flavorful appetizers are made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- 2 cups Tomato ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons liquid smoke
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup onion, minced
Meat
- 2 13 ounce packages Little Smokies
Garnish
- Green onions for garnish, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Place ketchup, liquid smoke, brown sugar, and minced onion into the crockpot. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a smooth mixture.
- Add the Little Smokies: Add the Little Smokies to the crockpot and stir until each sausage is well coated with the barbecue sauce mixture.
- Cook in crockpot: Cover the crockpot with its lid. Cook on high setting for 2 hours or on low setting for 3 hours until the sausages are heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve: Switch the crockpot to warm mode to keep the Little Smokies at serving temperature. Serve them topped with chopped green onions for a fresh flavor and appealing presentation or place in a serving bowl if eating immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute liquid smoke with soy sauce to give the dish an Asian-inspired twist.
- For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of hot sauce or chili flakes to the sauce mixture.
- Make sure to stir halfway through cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings, adjusting cooking time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
