Ingredients
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- 2 (16 oz) packages of little smokies sausage links
- 2 cups bbq sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prep your sausages: Toss your Little Smokies straight into the bottom of the crockpot. No need to brown them first—just dump them in.
- Whisk up your sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Give it a good whisk until everything is mixed well. You want the sugar to dissolve a bit and the spices to blend in evenly.
- Pour and mix: Pour that delicious barbecue mixture right over the sausages in the crockpot. Give them a little stir to make sure they’re all coated in sauce. It should already smell pretty amazing at this point.
- Cook low and slow: Set your crockpot to low and let it cook for 2-3 hours. During that time, the sausages will soak up the sauce, and the flavors will meld together beautifully. If you’re in a rush, you can crank it up to high and have them ready in about an hour to an hour and a half, but I recommend the low-and-slow method for the best results.
Notes
Serving ideas: how to impress your guests
For serving, I like to keep it casual but festive. If it’s game day or a party, I’ll set out the crockpot with a stack of toothpicks and some small plates. These Little Smokies are also great with a side of pretzels or crackers for scooping up extra sauce. If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle some chopped parsley or green onions on top for a pop of color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Appetizers