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Little Smokies have long been a favorite appetizer. The best way to make them is low and slow in the crockpot. This is a classic recipe, with a little sweet and tangy vibe going on.
Lil smokies are perfect for party snack food, ideal for holidays and big game day gatherings.
Here are a couple more appetizers that are always popular. These Cheese and Marmite Puff Pastry Twists and Teriyaki Chicken Puff Pastry Bites offer delicious flavors for your next get-together or party.
Crockpot Lil Smokies Ingredients
- 56 Ounces Lil Smokies
- 2 Cups BBQ Sauce
- 1 Cup Ketchup
- ¾ Cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 1 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke
- 1 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic
How to Make These Crockpot Little Smokies
Place the little smokies in your crockpot and spread them evenly.
Place the BBQ sauce and ketchup on top before sprinkling the remaining ingredients over the top.
Stir well, cover, and cook on high for two hours, stirring well halfway through.
Serve and enjoy!
Tips
#1 I use Sweet Baby Ray’s as far as BBQ sauce goes as I find that the thicker BBQ sauce does best in this recipe. However, any BBQ sauce that’s your favorite will do just fine.
#2 If you would like to cook these on low, you’ll want to cook them for about 4 hours.
#3 Once cooked through, these will do really well on the warm setting without getting overcooked. That’s what makes these so great for parties and such.
#4 If you don’t have liquid smoke or don’t prefer it, you can use Worcestershire sauce in its place or omit it altogether.
#5 I like to stir it halfway through so the ingredients get fully mixed and evenly distributed amongst the little smokies. However, you don’t have to do this, just as long as it gets stirred before serving.
#6 There’s no need to heat up the brown sugar or other ingredients before adding them. They will dissolve in the cooking process.
How to Serve
Serve these any time of year when you are entertaining. They are perfect for summer barbecues and holiday parties.
There are so many other easy appetizers that you can whip up to serve at your gathering as well such as our Nacho Cups and Teriyaki Chicken Puff Pastry Bites.
I love how easy this appetizer is to make with almost zero prep time. This is the perfect party appetizer for summer barbecues, holiday gatherings, and super bowl parties. Keep them warm in your slow cooker once they’re cooked through, and you’ll have a snack that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Crockpot Little Smokies
Ingredients
- 56 Ounces Little Smokies
- 2 Cups BBQ Sauce
- 1 Cup Ketchup
- ¾ Cup Brown Sugar packed
- 1 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke
- 1 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic
Instructions
- Place the lil smokies in your crockpot and spread even.
- Place the BBQ sauce and ketchup on top before sprinkling the remaining ingredients over the top.
- Stir well, cover, and cook on high for two hours, stirring well halfway through.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- I use Sweet Baby Ray’s as far as BBQ sauce goes as I find that the thicker BBQ sauce does best in this recipe. However, any BBQ sauce that’s your favorite will do just fine.
- If you would like to cook these on low, you’ll want to cook them for about 4 hours.
- Once cooked through, these will do really well on the warm setting without getting overcooked. That’s what makes these so great for parties and such.
- If you don’t have liquid smoke or don’t prefer it, you can use Worcestershire sauce in its place or omit it altogether.
- I like to stir it halfway through so the ingredients get fully mixed and evenly distributed amongst the lil smokies. However, you don’t have to do this, just as long as it gets stirred before serving.
- There’s no need to heat up the brown sugar or other ingredients before adding them. They will dissolve in the cooking process.
