Crockpot Little Smokies
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Crockpot Little Smokies
Description
The recipe calls for combining little smokies sausages with BBQ sauce and light brown sugar in a slow cooker and cooking gently on low for 2 hours to heat through and develop flavor. The sweetened sauce coats the smoky sausages, creating a rich and sticky glaze. Optional garnishes like fresh parsley or scallions add color and freshness at serving.
This preparation yields warm, saucy bite-sized sausages ideal as party appetizers or casual snacks. The slow cooker set-and-forget approach lets you prepare ahead and maintain serving temperature during gatherings without fuss.
Adjustments can be made to add heat with red pepper flakes or hot sauce. The brown sugar can be substituted with honey for a different sweetness profile. If the sauce thickens excessively during cooking, some water can be added to maintain desired consistency. Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days and can be reheated gently.
Ingredients
- 2 little smokies 14 ounce size, packages
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine the little smokies, BBQ sauce, and brown sugar in a slow cooker
- Cook for 2 hours on low heat until warmed through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or sliced scallions.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for more spice.
- Honey can replace brown sugar as a sweetener alternative.
- Use any preferred BBQ sauce variety: regular, honey, or spicy.
- If sauce thickens too much, add up to 1/4 cup water to prevent burning.
- Keep warm in the slow cooker on the warm setting for parties.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5links | |
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 692mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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