Description
Sizzling crockpot little smokies deliver a mouthwatering party appetizer that satisfies hungry crowds with minimal preparation. Savory sausages swimming in sweet and tangy sauce promise delightful bites you cannot resist at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 (16 ounces / 454 grams) packages of little smokies sausage links
Sauce and Sweeteners:
- 2 cups bbq sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) brown sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Unwrap Little Smokies and distribute evenly across the bottom of the crockpot, ensuring they are spread out in a single layer for consistent cooking.
- Create a flavor-packed sauce by combining BBQ sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until ingredients are completely integrated and sugar slightly dissolves.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce over the sausages, gently stirring to guarantee each Little Smokie is thoroughly coated with the rich, tangy mixture.
- Program the crockpot to low temperature and allow sausages to simmer for 2-3 hours, permitting the sauce to penetrate and infuse the meat with deep, complex flavors. Alternatively, use high temperature for a quicker 1-1.5 hour cooking time, though slower method yields more developed taste profile.
- Once cooking is complete, gently stir sausages to redistribute sauce and ensure uniform coating before serving hot as an appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Optimize sauce thickness by whisking brown sugar thoroughly to prevent graininess and ensure smooth, glossy coating on Little Smokies.
- Prevent overcooking by checking sausages around 2-hour mark to maintain plump texture and prevent drying out, especially when using high-heat setting.
- Enhance meal prep by making these Little Smokies ahead of time and refrigerating – flavors deepen overnight, making them perfect for game day or potluck gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg