Easy Crockpot Little Smokies: Best 3-Ingredient BBQ Appetizer
These Easy Crockpot Little Smokies in Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce are a sticky, sweet, and savory appetizer made with just three ingredients. Perfect for parties, game days, or any gathering, they disappear before the main course even hits the table.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (14 ounces each) little smokies sausages
- 1 cup (240 ml) your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
- Optional: splash of Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Open the packages of little smokies. Drain any liquid from the packages. Rinse in a colander under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place the little smokies in your crockpot, spreading them out evenly.
- Add the BBQ sauce directly over the sausages.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top. Let it sit for a minute.
- Stir everything together until every sausage is coated and the brown sugar is fully incorporated.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. Stir gently halfway through if possible.
- Check for doneness: the sauce should be thick, glossy, and clinging to each sausage. If too thin, cook for another 30 minutes with the lid slightly cracked.
- Switch to warm setting for serving. Can stay on warm for up to 2 hours.
Notes
For best results, cook on low heat to prevent burning. Let the little smokies rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 little smokies
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 11
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