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Crockpot BBQ Little Smokies

Crockpot BBQ Little Smokies

Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, Crockpot BBQ Little Smokies are the ultimate party appetizer or simple weeknight snack. Dump everything in the crock pot, set it, and forget it!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Little Smokies cocktail sausages (14 ounce)
  • 1 bottle BBQ sauce (18 ounce) your favorite brand and flavor
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional, for extra smoky flavor

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. Pour the BBQ sauce into your crockpot.
  2. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
  3. Add the Worcestershire sauce and smoked paprika (if using). Mix well.
  4. Gently stir in the Little Smokies, ensuring they are coated with the sauce.
  5. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or on high for 1-1.5 hours.
  6. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Serve hot directly from the crockpot or transfer to a serving dish.

Notes

For the most flavorful Crockpot BBQ Little Smokies, consider browning the sausages in a skillet before adding them to the crockpot to introduce a delightful caramelized note. If you like a little heat, adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the BBQ sauce mixture will kick things up, to avoid a heavy taste, try using hot sauce only. Be mindful not to overcook the Little Smokies; they are already cooked and simply need to be heated through and coated in the sauce. Overcooking can make them tough. For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some of the liquid to evaporate.