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Mini sausages coated in thick barbecue sauce being stirred in a white slow cooker pot for bbq smokies crockpot.
Daniel

BBQ Smokies Crockpot

Tender little smokies simmered in a sweet and tangy homemade BBQ sauce - the ultimate hands-off party appetizer that disappears fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Smokies
  • 14 oz little smokies (beef cocktail wieners) two 14-oz packages, about 40-50 total
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika optional, for extra depth
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (4-quart or larger)
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Prep
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth. The sauce should be pourable but thick - it will thin slightly as it cooks.
  2. Pour the little smokies into your slow cooker. If they are linked together, separate them gently with your hands. Pour the BBQ sauce over the top and stir well to coat every piece.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours or HIGH for 1.5 hours, stirring once halfway through. The smokies are done when they are heated through, plump, and the sauce has thickened slightly and clings to the meat.
  4. Switch to WARM setting for serving. Stir occasionally if holding for more than 30 minutes. Serve straight from the crockpot with toothpicks on the side, or transfer to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon to control the sauce level.

Notes

For a spicier version, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the BBQ sauce. These keep beautifully on WARM for up to 4 hours, making them perfect for parties. Leftovers refrigerate well for 3 days - reheat gently in a saucepan with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.