Crockpot Little Smokies Cocktail Sausages

These Crockpot Little Smokies Cocktail Sausages are the perfect appetizer idea for sharing with others.

Made with just three ingredients, these juicy bite-sized sausages have a nice balance of smokey and sweet in every bite.

What are Smokies Cocktail Sausages

Smokies Cocktail Sausages are precooked sausages that are slow cooked to perfection in a sauce made with with in a store bought sauce and jelly.

I like how simple everything about this recipe is.

Have you tried my Crockpot Coca Cola Meatballs ?

Those cola meatballs are also made with three ingredients. Both this recipe for little smokie sausages and that recipe for meatballs are easy and tasty appetizer ideas that can be made in a slow cooker or crockpot.

Chili sauce is used in this recipe to give a nice balance to the jelly that is used. You can find a selection of chili sauces here.

Why we love slow cooker sausages.

This is about the easiest recipe ever. You just need three ingredients and a slow cooker to make it in.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• This recipe can be made in a large or small batch depending on your needs and slow cooker size.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as swapping out the sauce with a barbecue sauce or adding some red pepper flakes to the pot.
• These sausages can be served as is on a toothpick or as a meal over rice.
• This is the perfect idea for parties, tailgates, or potluck gatherings.
• Slow cooking means that you can just set it to cook and go do something else.
• Little Smokies are almost always a hit when served to a crowd!

Ingredients needed to make Little Smokies Cocktail Sausages.

• Little Smokies Sausages They may be called something else depending on where you purchase them. Just make sure that you are purchasing pre-cooked sausages.
• Chili Sauce You can use the chili sauce of your choice.
• Grape Jelly. This is the secret ingredient that adds both a sweet flavor and nice texture to this recipe.

Tips for making the best Slow Cooker Cocktail Smokies.

Chili sauce was used in making my sausages to give them a more spicy bite. Feel free to use a barbecue or other sauce to personalize your smokies instead.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Make clean up a breeze by lining your slow cooker with a slow cooker liner first.
2. My sausages were cooked in a six quart Crockpot. If you are using a smaller version, you can cut the ingredients in half or make two batches. (Note that cooking times can vary with this method.)
3. Simply set your slow cooker on warm when serving these sausages. I would stir them occasionally
4. These smokies can be made ahead of time and refrigerated (for about four days). You can then reheat them when you are ready to serve them.
5. Not a fan of chili or barbecue sauce? Try using gravy, sweet and sour sauce, or honey instead.
6. Take your sausages up a notch by stirring in some hot(ter) sauce or red pepper flakes.

How to make Crockpot Little Smokies Cocktail Sausages

Prep Time: 5 Minutes .
Slow Cook Time : 2-3 hours .
Servings : 12 .

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1. Prep your slow cooker as desired. This can be lining it with a slow cooker liner or spraying it with nonstick if desired.
2. Place the sausages into your slow cooker.
3. In a large bowl, use a whisk to combine together the remaining ingredients. Then pour half of the ingredients over the smokies, stir the ingredients, and then add the remaining ingredients from bowl.
4. Cover your slow cooker and slow cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the jelly has melted and the little smokies are hot
5. Serve your sausages with cocktail toothpicks or cocktail forks.

Expert Tip 👉 If your sauce is thin while it is cooking you can try removing the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate. If your sauce is still too thin after slow cooking, whisk together cornstarch with a little water (one tablespoon to two tablespoons of water) and then stir the mixture into the ingredients cooking for another 10-15 minutes or until thickened.

How to store leftover smokie sausages.

Once they have fully cooled, you can store your leftovers in an airtight container. When properly stored, slow cooker sausages should keep refrigerated for about four days or frozen for up to three months.

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Crockpot Little Smokies Cocktail Sausages, a simple and delicious party appetizer made with just three ingredients in a slow cooker.

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