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Crockpot Little Smokies Recipe

Crockpot Little Smokies Recipe

This crockpot little smokies recipe is the ultimate sweet and savory party appetizer made with grape jelly, chili sauce, and a touch of heat. The slow cooker does all the work, creating a thick, glossy sauce that coats every bite. Perfect for game day, holidays, and casual get-togethers, these little sausages stay warm for hours and disappear fast. Easy ingredients, minimal prep, and big crowd-pleasing flavor make this a go-to favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 jar grape jelly standard 12 oz jar
  • 1 bottle chili sauce standard 12 oz bottle
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 –2 tablespoons sriracha sauce use 1 for mild heat, 2 for spicier
  • 1 package little smokies sausages 14 oz package
  • Optional: A second package of little smokies can be added since the recipe makes plenty of sauce.

Method
 

  1. Add the entire jar of grape jelly to a mixing bowl, making sure all jelly is scraped out. Pour in the full bottle of chili sauce. Add the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and sriracha. Whisk everything together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth, fully combined, and the jelly is broken down into the sauce.
  2. Place the little smokies into the crockpot, spreading them evenly along the bottom. If using two packages, add both at this stage.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the little smokies in the crockpot. Stir well so every sausage is fully coated and covered in sauce.
  4. Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 3 hours. This allows the sauce to thicken and the flavors to blend while heating the sausages through.
  5. After 3 hours, stir to redistribute the sauce. The sausages should be hot, glossy, and sitting in plenty of rich sauce. Serve directly from the crockpot or transfer to a serving plate. Use toothpicks for easy appetizer-style serving.