Make these Crockpot Little Smokies as a super easy appetizer for holidays, parties or game day. Brown Sugar Bbq Little Smokies cooked right in your slow cooker.
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Bbq Little Smokies In the Crockpot
Little Smokies are always a good bet when feeding a hungry crowd. These Lit’l Smokies are slathered in brown sugar and bbq sauce then cooked right in the slow cooker. So, so easy!
Do Little Smokies Have To Be Cooked?
While little smokie sausages are pre-cooked, they do need to be reheated. That is why the slow cooker works great for little smokies. No need to worry about cooking them to a certain doneness. Just get all those yummy ingredients bubbling like a little smokies bbq sauce hot tub.
Ingredients Needed For Slow Cooker Little Smokies (screenshot for grocery list)
- Little Smokies
- Bbq Sauce
- Brown Sugar
How To Make Little Smokies In The Crockpot
- Combine the little smokies, bbq sauce and brown sugar in a slow cooker. Cook for 2 hours on low, or until warmed through. If the sauce becomes too thick while cooking, add a small splash of water to prevent the sauce from scorching.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley or sliced green onion.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Optional Upgrades:
- For a spicy appetizer, add 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 2 teaspoons hot sauce.
- For honey BBQ little smokies, reduce the light brown sugar to ¼ cup and add ¼ cup honey.
- For a meatier flavor, wrap the little smokies in thin cut bacon and secure them with a toothpick– then cook as directed.
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CROCKPOT LITTLE SMOKIES
Make these Crockpot Little Smokies as a super easy appetizer for holidays, parties or game day. Brown Sugar Bbq Little Smokies cooked right in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 (14 ounce) Packages Little Smokies
- 1 Cup Bbq Sauce
- 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Combine the little smokies, bbq sauce and brown sugar in a slow cooker. Cook for 2 hours on low, or until warmed through. If the sauce becomes too thick while cooking, add a small splash of water to prevent the sauce from scorching.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley or sliced green onion.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Notes
OPTIONAL UPGRADES:
For a spicy appetizer, add 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 2 teaspoons hot sauce.
For honey BBQ little smokies, reduce the light brown sugar to ¼ cup and add ¼ cup honey.
For a meatier flavor, wrap the little smokies in thin cut bacon and secure them with a toothpick– then cook as directed.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 124Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 1mgSodium 501mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 0gSugar 25gProtein 1g
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