Crockpot Lil’ Smokies are a super easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer—little cocktail sausages cooked in a sweet, tangy sauce until juicy and flavorful. 🐖🥄
Crockpot Lil’ Smokies Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 1–2 packages Lil’ Smokies sausages (about 14–16 oz each)
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce (or a mix of BBQ + ketchup for tang)
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- 2 tsp Mustard (optional, yellow or Dijon)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine ingredients
- In a crockpot, mix barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Add the Lil’ Smokies and stir to coat evenly.
2. Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours or high for 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- The sausages should be hot and fully coated in the sauce.
3. Serve
- Transfer to a serving dish or keep warm in the crockpot.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy snacking.
Optional Upgrades
- Add a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for garnish.
- Mix in pineapple chunks for a sweet-tangy variation.
💡 Tip: Lil’ Smokies can also be made ahead—just refrigerate after cooking and reheat in the crockpot before serving.
I can also share a “2-ingredient Lil’ Smokies” version that goes viral at parties because it takes literally 5 minutes of prep.
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