Easy Crockpot BBQ Little Smokies Recipe Perfect for Snack Night Ideas
A simple and delicious crockpot recipe featuring little smokies sausages simmered in a rich BBQ sauce glaze, perfect for snack nights and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes to 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds little smokies sausages (pre-cooked)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (240 ml)
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (25 g)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (2.5 g)
- Optional: a few dashes hot sauce
- Optional: splash of apple cider vinegar
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until smooth and sugar dissolves.
- Place little smokies in the crockpot. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over them and stir gently to coat all sausages.
- Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Alternatively, cook on high for 2 to 3 hours if short on time.
- Optionally stir the smokies once or twice during cooking to keep them evenly coated and prevent sticking.
- After cooking, check that the smokies are tender and glossy with sauce. Taste to confirm they are warmed through.
- Serve warm, transferring to a serving dish and providing toothpicks for easy snacking.
- If sauce is thin near the end, remove lid and cook on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Notes
Use low heat for best flavor and texture; avoid rushing with high heat to prevent rubbery sausages and thin sauce. Stir gently during cooking to keep sausages coated but avoid over-stirring. For a crispy texture, broil cooked smokies for 3-4 minutes. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze well. Sauce thickness can be adjusted by cooking uncovered at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 little smoki
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 8
Keywords: crockpot, BBQ, little smokies, snack, easy recipe, slow cooker, party appetizer