Crockpot Little Smokies {Cocktail Weenies}

Easy crockpot little smokies recipe, homemade with 3 simple ingredients. They are the best, sweet, tangy, smoky grape jelly and bbq cocktail weenies appetizer.

You can't get more classic than these mini sausages as a party appetizer. They are loved by all for all of time! This is the best crockpot recipe around so make sure to whip these up for your next gathering. The only way they can get any better is if you pair them with these Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs.

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• How to make easy crockpot little smokies recipe from scratch?
• What to serve with cocktail weenies?
• BBQ little smokies sauce
• Can you eat lil smokies raw? Are lil smokies precooked?
• Variations for cocktail weiners
• Tips and techniques for grape jelly little smokies appetizer
• Storage
• More slow cooker appetizers
• Recipe

How to make easy crockpot little smokies recipe from scratch?

1. Mix ingredients in crockpot- This includes grape jelly, BBQ sauce, and liquid smoke.
2. Add smokies- And combine.
3. Cover- And cook.
4. Mix- Until combined.
5. Garnish- Enjoy.

What to serve with cocktail weenies?

This recipe would pair well with Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes or even Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes, depending on your potato preference. If you like the potato route, you could even try Slow Cooker Hashbrown Casserole or Slow Cooker Ranch Potatoes.

BBQ little smokies sauce

Combine the following ingredients and mix:

• 1 cup Grape jelly
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• ⅛ tsp Liquid smoke, Optional

Can you eat lil smokies raw? Are lil smokies precooked?

Technically you can eat them "raw" because they are pre-cooked sausages, but I do not recommend it. They taste much better heated!

Variations for cocktail weiners

• Try other sauces- Such as sweet chili sauce.
• Honey garlic weiners- Use honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic in place of the sauce listed below.
• Use a different jam- Try raspberry instead of grape.
• Add a splash of Worchestershire- This adds even more flavor.
• Make it spicy- Add red chili flakes or sriracha for a little heat.
• Add 1-2 tablespoon mustard paste- For even more depth of flavor in the sauce.
• Add ¼ cup ketchup- For additional sweetness with a little tang.

Tips and techniques for grape jelly little smokies appetizer

• When making sauce you don't need to mix until completely smooth- The mixture does not have to be super smooth because the lumps will eventually dissolve by the heat. 
• How to know when mini sausages are done? Since they are already cooked, you just need to make sure they are heated through and the sauce is smooth.
• What to do if sauce is too thin? Simply keep cooking uncovered until the sauce thickens a little bit. It also thickens as it cools.
• What to do is sauce is too thick? Simply add a little water to thin it out.
• Use a liner for the crockpot- This makes clean-up so fast and easy.

Storage

• Refrigerate- In a sealed container for up to 2 days.
• Freeze- In a sealed freezer safe container for up to 1 month.
• Reheat- From thawed, in the microwave.

More slow cooker appetizers

• Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Wings
• Slow Cooker Corn Dip
• Slow Cooker Garlic Mushrooms

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