Description
This Crockpot BBQ Little Smokies recipe is an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring miniature smoked sausages simmered in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce with grape jelly and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Perfect for parties, game days, or simple gatherings, this slow cooker dish requires minimal prep and delivers big flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (15 to 18-oz) bottle BBQ sauce
- 1 (8-oz) jar grape jelly
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (14-oz) package miniature smoked sausages
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a 2-3 quart slow cooker, whisk together the BBQ sauce, grape jelly, and red pepper flakes (if using) until fully combined to create a sweet and tangy base.
- Add the sausages: Pour the miniature smoked sausages into the sauce mixture and stir well to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Cook: 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 thoroughly.
Notes
- Red pepper flakes are optional; adjust to taste for desired heat level.
- Serve warm with toothpicks as an appetizer or party snack.
- Can be kept on the ‘warm’ setting for a short period before serving.
- For thicker sauce, stir occasionally during cooking and cook a bit longer.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
