Little Smokies in Crockpot
These little smokies in the crockpot are the ultimate party appetizer. Simmered in a sweet and tangy homemade barbecue-style sauce, they stay warm and flavorful for hours. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or game day, and easy to double for a crowd. Includes a shortcut version using just three ingredients.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 284kcal
Equipment
- Crock Pot 3 quart or larger
Ingredients
- 28 oz little smokies (cocktail sausages)
- 18 oz bottle of barbecue sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Add the little smokies to the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Pour in the barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Stir until the sausages are evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or until hot and the sauce is thickened.
- Set to warm and serve directly from the crockpot.
Notes
If you’re using a smaller crockpot, like a 3-quart, this recipe fits two 14-ounce packages of little smokies comfortably. If you’re using a larger 6-quart slow cooker, you can easily scale this up by adding a third package of sausages and increasing the barbecue sauce and seasonings slightly to keep everything coated well. The cook time stays about the same, but always check after 1.5 hours in case your larger crockpot runs hot.
You can also take a shortcut and make this a 3-ingredient version by skipping the ketchup, brown sugar, and spices and just using additional store-bought BBQ sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 5links | Calories: 284kcal