Description
A simple and flavorful Crockpot BBQ Little Smokies recipe featuring smoky, sweet, and tangy sauce slow-cooked to perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or snack for parties and gatherings with minimal prep time and effortless cooking.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- 2 cups tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup onion, minced
Meat
- 2 13-ounce packages Little Smokies
Garnish
- Green onions for garnish, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In the crockpot, combine the tomato ketchup, liquid smoke, brown sugar, and minced onion. Stir well to blend the ingredients into a smooth sauce.
- Add the Little Smokies: Place the Little Smokies into the crockpot with the sauce. Stir thoroughly until all sausages are evenly coated with the BBQ sauce.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid. Cook on high heat for 2 hours or on low heat for 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the sausages to heat through completely.
- Serve: Switch the crockpot to the warm setting to keep the Little Smokies hot. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve directly from the crockpot or transfer to a serving bowl.
Notes
- Adult or kid-friendly by adjusting the level of liquid smoke used.
- Can substitute liquid smoke with soy sauce for a different flavor profile.
- Use frozen Little Smokies, no need to thaw before cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or crockpot.
- For added texture, sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro or parsley as garnish instead of green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
