Delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Little Smokies Recipe for Easy Party Snacks
An easy, crowd-pleasing slow cooker recipe featuring little smokies in a tangy, sweet, and smoky BBQ sauce. Perfect for last-minute hosting or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 grams) Little Smokies Sausages
- 1 cup (240 ml) BBQ Sauce (sweet and smoky style recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce (optional, e.g., Tabasco or Frank’s)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup BBQ sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Whisk until smooth (about 3-5 minutes).
- Pour 1 pound of little smokies into the slow cooker and stir to separate any stuck links.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the little smokies and gently toss with a wooden spoon or spatula to coat without breaking the sausages.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours until sausages are hot, tender, and sauce is thickened to a sticky glaze. Alternatively, cook on HIGH for 1 to 1.5 hours if short on time.
- Stir gently every hour to prevent sticking and coat sausages evenly.
- Taste the sauce before serving and adjust sweetness or heat by adding more BBQ sauce or hot sauce if desired.
- Serve warm directly from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving dish.
Notes
Cook on LOW for full flavor and thick sauce; stirring gently prevents bursting sausages. If sauce is too runny, cook uncovered on HIGH for 10-15 minutes to thicken. Adjust sweetness or heat with additional BBQ sauce, honey, or hot sauce. For gluten-free, verify BBQ and Worcestershire sauces. Can be cooked in a saucepan on low heat if no slow cooker is available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup or 4-5
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 6
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