Description
This Lil Smokies Recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s bursting with flavor and incredibly easy to prepare. Made in a slow cooker, these savory little sausages are smothered in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, making them perfect for game days, parties, or any casual gathering. With just three key ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this delicious treat that will have your guests coming back for more. Whether served on skewers, as sliders, or simply alongside your favorite dipping sauces, this appetizer is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 ounces little smokies (chicken or beef)
- 1–1½ cups BBQ sauce
- ½ cup light brown sugar (or grape jelly)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (non-alcoholic version)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until evenly mixed.
- Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Pour the sauce mixture into your slow cooker. Add the little smokies and stir until they are fully coated.
- Cook the Lil Smokies: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Stir occasionally for even flavor distribution.
- Serve Your Delicious Treats: Give the lil smokies a final stir before serving and keep them warm until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 pieces
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg