Lil Smokies Recipe
Our twist on a classic Little Smokies crockpot recipe includes cayenne pepper hot sauce for a kick of heat to balance the sweet, tangy bbq sauce. Make these slow cooker Lil Smokies for a fun and wildly delicious snack at any casual occasion, like game day gatherings and potlucks!
Servings: 8 - 12 servings
Calories: 427kcal
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker (Crock pot)
Ingredients
- 28-36 ounces “little smokies” sausages 2 packages
- 18 ounces bbq sauce your favorite brand
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup Frank’s RedHot cayenne sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Set out a large 6-8 quart slow cooker. Pour the packages of Little Smokies in the crock. Add the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, cayenne pepper sauce, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Cover the crock and turn on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
- Stir, and serve warm!
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Notes
- Storing Leftovers - Store leftover smokies in an airtight container with some of the sauce, and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing - To freeze, transfer the weiners to a freezer-safe container or ziploc plastic bag. If using a container, I suggest wrapping it in foil to further prevent freezer burn. Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Reheating - Reheat bbq smokies on the stovetop in a small sauce pot, or microwave in short bursts at 50% power. You might need to add a bit more barbecue sauce if the smokies seem dried out at all.
Nutrition
Serving: 6oz | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1772mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg