Lil Smokies in the Crock Pot
Transform your next gathering with these irresistibly sweet, smoky, and tangy Lil Smokies in the Crock Pot! This effortless appetizer combines tender cocktail sausages with a luscious sauce made from barbecue sauce, grape jelly, and a touch of brown sugar, creating the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Infused with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and an optional kick of Sriracha, these bite-sized delights are slow-cooked to perfection in your crock pot, making them an easy, hands-off party dish. Ready in just 5 minutes of prep and with minimal cleanup, they’re perfect for game days, potlucks, or holiday spreads. Serve warm straight from the slow cooker for a crowd-pleasing snack that’s guaranteed to disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 oz Lil Smokies (cocktail sausages)
- 18 oz Barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Grape jelly
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Open the packages of Lil Smokies and drain off any excess liquid.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, grape jelly, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Sriracha (if using).
Place the Lil Smokies into your crock pot and pour the sauce mixture over them, ensuring all the sausages are evenly coated.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to low heat.
Cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the sausages are evenly heated and coated with the sauce.
Once fully heated and the sauce is bubbly, set the crock pot to the 'warm' setting for serving.
Serve directly from the crock pot with toothpicks on the side for easy snacking. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 226.2 g | 290% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.8 g | 399% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 478 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 14314 mg | 622% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 429.8 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 322.8 g | ||
| Protein | 85.6 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 546 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 3104 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
