These Crockpot Little Smokies with Brown Sugar are an incredibly delicious and simple appetizer to make for a crowd. Whether you make them for a party, potluck, or a big game day, they are sure to be a huge hit!
As a busy mom, I’m all about Crockpot Recipes. With all of our different events and activities, I use our slow cooker a lot. Crockpots aren’t just for dinner though! These Crockpot Little Smokies with Brown Sugar are a great appetizer for parties and gamedays. Whenever I make these, there are never any leftovers.
If you need even more Crockpot appetizer ideas be sure to also check out this Crockpot Chili Cheese Dip and Crockpot Spinach Queso.
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❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy: This is an easy toss and go recipe with just a few ingredients.
- Family friendly: This is a great recipe that the entire family will love.
- Parties or game days: This is a quick and easy recipe to make for a gathering. It is sure to be a hit with guest.
🥣 Ingredients needed
For this recipe, you will need:
- Barbecue sauce: Use your favorite brand.
- Brown sugar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Little Smokies: Also called Lil Smokies or cocktail sausages. You’ll need 28 ounces which is two small packages or sometimes you can find one big pack at some grocery stores.
- Garlic powder and onion powder
The complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the printable recipe card further below in the post.
🧂 Variations
Add more or less barbecue sauce or brown sugar according to your taste.
🔪 Equipment needed
You will need a Crockpot or slow cooker.
⏲️ Recipe instructions (step by step guide)
These Little Smokies with Brown Sugar are incredibly simple to make. Spray your slow cooker with non stick spray. Add everything to your slow cooker and stir well. Cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- I recommend cooking the Little Smokies for at least two hours on low.
- You can also cook them 1 hour and 30 minutes on high, if needed.
📋 Recipe FAQs
They will be plumped up and warmed through out.
Store any leftover Little Smokies in an airtight container in your fridge. Leftovers will be good for up to four days after making.
Yes Little Smokies are already fully cooked when you buy them at the store. We are just using the slow cooker to warm them up.
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Crockpot Little Smokies with Brown Sugar
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce use your favorite brand
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 28 ounces Little Smokies
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with non stick spray. Add everything to your slow cooker and stir well. Cook on low for 2 to 3 hours or on high for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Erica says
Tried these Crockpot Little Smokies today — sweet, sticky, and super easy!
Liz says
This was so easy to make and everyone hovered around the crockpot during our gathering! A huge hit!
Jennie says
These crockpot little smokies came out delicious and take almost no effort. They’re always a crowd pleaser.
Nicole says
This is one of my all-time favorite appetizers. I love your version.
Ben says
This is such a classic. Easy and delicoius.