Description
This Crockpot BBQ Little Smokies recipe is a simple and delicious appetizer that combines smoky miniature sausages with a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce enhanced by grape jelly and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. Perfect for parties and gatherings, these little smokies cook slowly in a crockpot to develop rich flavors and a sticky glaze.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1 (15 to 18-oz) bottle BBQ sauce
- 1 (8-oz) jar grape jelly
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for some heat)
Sausages
- 1 (14-oz) package miniature smoked sausages
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together the BBQ sauce, grape jelly, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a 2-3 quart slow cooker until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add the sausages: Pour the miniature smoked sausages into the slow cooker with the sauce and stir well to coat all the sausages evenly with the mixture.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW heat. Allow the sausages to cook for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking. The sausages will become tender and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes to taste.
- You can serve these little smokies directly from the crockpot to keep them warm during parties.
- Adjust cooking time slightly if you prefer firmer or softer sausages.
- Grape jelly provides sweetness and helps create a glossy glaze; do not omit for the best flavor.
