Description
This easy Crockpot Lil Smokies recipe combines savory little smokies with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce and grape jelly, simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. Perfect for parties, game days, or simple gatherings, these bite-sized sausages cook slowly to absorb the flavorful glaze, resulting in a deliciously sticky appetizer everyone will love.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 packages Lil’ Smokies (approximately 14 oz each)
- 1 bottle (about 18 oz) Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
- 3 heaping tablespoons grape jelly
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients. In a large crockpot, pour in the three packages of Lil’ Smokies, the full bottle of BBQ sauce, and the three heaping tablespoons of grape jelly. Mix gently to coat all the sausages evenly.
- Cook Low and Slow. Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to the low heat setting. Allow the mixture to simmer for at least 3 hours to let the flavors meld and the sausages to heat thoroughly.
- Serve Warm. Before serving, remove the lid carefully and stir the Lil Smokies to ensure they are well coated with the sauce. Serve directly from the crockpot while warm for best results.
Notes
- For best flavor, simmer the Lil’ Smokies for 4-6 hours on low to let the glaze thicken and flavors deepen.
- Grape jelly adds sweetness that balances the tangy BBQ sauce perfectly; do not substitute with other jams if you want the authentic flavor.
- This recipe is great for parties and can be kept warm in the crockpot for hours without drying out.
- To make ahead, prepare the mixture and refrigerate overnight; then cook the next day as directed.
- Serve with toothpicks or small skewers for easy grabbing at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
