Description
These Crockpot Little Smokies are tender cocktail sausages simmered in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, they make the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, holidays, or game days.
Ingredients
2 packages little smokies (12–14 ounces each)
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce substitute
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Place the little smokies in the bowl of a crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce substitute, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the sausages and stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking, until heated through and the sauce has thickened.
- Switch the crockpot to the WARM setting for serving.
Notes
Add hot sauce or chili flakes for a spicy kick.
Mix in a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or pineapple juice for tanginess.
Use chicken or turkey sausages for a lighter option.
Stir in grape jelly or cranberry sauce for a sweet variation.
Lightly spray the crockpot with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 6–8 smokies)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
