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Slow-cooked in a mixture of grape jelly and BBQ sauce, these easy Crockpot Little Smokies are a winning snack or appetizer! With just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, they couldn’t be easier to make.
Looking for more easy appetizer ideas? Try these Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs or these Ham and Cheese Sliders!
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If you’ve never tried these lil smokies before, you are totally missing out! We’ve been making them for years and they’ve always been a popular potluck option. While the combination may sound completely strange and crazy – it works! Those who try them love them! The combination of sweet and savory works perfectly to give these little guys amazing flavor with little effort.
And of course that little bit of effort is the other appeal here. In addition to being super tasty and addicting, they couldn’t be easier to make. Throw everything in your crock pot and forget about it. When you’re ready to serve them, put out some toothpicks and you’re done! You’ll be amazed how quickly these disappear.
Also known as cocktail weenies, little smokies are basically just mini hot dogs. The original Lit’l Smokies were created by Hillshire Farm, a popular American meat company that’s been around since the 1930s. Nowadays, all sorts of brands offer similar mini sausages. Just stop by the deli at your local grocery store and see what they’ve got!
As I said, you only need 3 simple ingredients to whip up this flavorful appetizer.
Once you’ve gathered the ingredients, your work is nearly done! This is when the Crockpot comes in.
Eager to perfect your sweet and savory lil smokies? I have some tips and tricks to help you do so.
Don’t be afraid to switch things up to suit your mood – this recipe is very flexible. Try one of the tempting variations below!
Extra little smokies should be refrigerated in an airtight container after they’ve completely cooled. They will stay good for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a low-heat Crockpot along with the leftover sauce until they’re warmed through. You could also pop them into the microwave if preferred.
Yes – transfer your leftovers to a freezer-safe container and freeze the weenies in the sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw the little smokies in the fridge overnight before reheating them.
PrintSlow-cooked in a sumptuous mixture of grape jelly and BBQ sauce, these easy Crockpot Little Smokies are a standout snack or appetizer! With just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, they couldn’t be easier to make.
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Snacking is one of the simple pleasures of life. I have plenty of amazing recipes to prove it!
In Australia, we don’t have grape jelly. What else could I use for a similar result but maybe not grape flavour. Our “jelly” is very different to USA product both flavour & texture. Thank you.
I’m sorry, it’s hard to say since I’m not familiar with what you have available. Do you have a fruit-based spread that you think might be similar?
Hello,
Do you have a favorite BBQ sauce for the lil smokies recipe?
I typically use Sweet Baby Rays.
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