Savory Crockpot Little Smokies with Grape Jelly
A quick and easy crowd-pleasing snack featuring little smokies simmered in a sweet and tangy grape jelly and barbecue sauce glaze, perfect for parties or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) pre-cooked little smokies sausages
- 1 cup (320g) grape jelly
- 1 cup (240ml) barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- ½ teaspoon (1g) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (1g) onion powder
- Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine grape jelly, barbecue sauce, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and fully blended (about 3 minutes).
- Place little smokies into the crockpot. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the sausages, coating them well. Stir gently if needed without breaking the sausages (about 2 minutes).
- Cover the crockpot and set to low heat. Cook for 2 to 3 hours, stirring gently at the 2-hour mark to coat the sausages evenly.
- After about 3 hours, check that the sauce is glossy and sticky. If too runny, remove the lid and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken.
- Serve warm directly from the crockpot or keep on the warm setting until ready to serve.
Notes
Resist stirring too often to avoid breaking the sausages. Use good-quality barbecue sauce for balanced flavor. If sauce is too watery, finish cooking with lid off to thicken. Can be prepared ahead and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ cup or 8-10
- Calories: 180220
- Fat: 1416
- Carbohydrates: 810
- Protein: 810
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