Description
This Crockpot BBQ Little Smokies recipe is a perfect, easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring smoky, sweet, and tangy mini sausages slow-cooked in a flavorful BBQ sauce. Ideal for parties or casual gatherings, the slow cooker method ensures tender and flavorful bites every time.
Ingredients
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BBQ Sauce
- 2 cups tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup onion, minced
Meat
- 2 13-ounce packages Little Smokies
Garnish
- Green onions for garnish, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In the crockpot, combine the tomato ketchup, liquid smoke, brown sugar, and minced onion. Stir thoroughly to blend the ingredients into a smooth sauce.
- Add the Little Smokies: Place the Little Smokies into the crockpot and stir until the sausages are fully coated with the BBQ sauce mixture.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 2 hours, or alternatively, cook on low for 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the sausages to heat through.
- Serve: Once cooking is complete, switch the crockpot to warm mode to keep the Little Smokies hot. Serve immediately topped with chopped green onions or transfer to a serving bowl for enjoyment.
Notes
- You can substitute liquid smoke with soy sauce for a different, more Asian-inspired flavor.
- If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the amount of brown sugar slightly.
- For added depth, consider adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce to the BBQ mixture.
- Green onions add freshness but are optional depending on your preference.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy finger food at parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
