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Crock Pot Little Smokies

Donya Mullins 11 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Little Smokies simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce are hard to resist and so simple to make! This 5-ingredient recipe is perfect for parties, game day, and the holidays.

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A slow cooker full of little smokies is one of life’s simple pleasures. Whether you serve them at a party, while you’re watching your favorite team play ball or at the holidays, this unassuming appetizer is always a hit.

I’ve been making Crock Pot Little Smokies for years…like forever. Not only does the whole family love them, but this easy-to-make recipe also makes cooking easy. You just load up the crock pot with the ingredients, set it, and forget it for a couple of hours.

What Makes Little Smokies So Good?

  • They are cooked low and slow soaking up the smokey, rich sauce that’s totally delicious!
  • Are fun to eat and kid-friendly making them perfect for any party.
  • Excellent for game day, tailgating, or “couch-gating” at home.
  • They are perfect for casual entertaining during the holidays or family celebrations.

What You Need To Make This Recipe:

  • Little Smokies Sausages
  • BBQ Sauce – your favorite brand
  • Cranberry Jelly
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Worcestershire Sauce

Are Little Smokies Already Cooked?

Yep, they sure are. That’s one of the secrets of this recipe. Since the sausages are fully cooked, you are heating them and allowing them to marinate in the sweet, tangy sauce.

When I make this recipe, I use a small slow cooker like this one. I also double and tripled the recipes whenever I’m feeding a crowd and here’s my favorite crock pot to use for big batch cooking.

Can I Serve This Recipe For Dinner?

Absolutely! Little Smokies make a great main dish to serve during hectic times. Since this is a “set it and forget it” recipe, the slow cooker essentially does all the work. Here’s what I like to serve with this yummy recipe:

  • Instant Pot Garlic and Herb Rice
  • Brussels Sprouts Slaw
  • Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
  • Cheesy Ranch Potato Foil Packs
  • Skillet Green Beans

How Long With Little Smokies Last In the Fridge?

If you have any leftovers, which probably won’t happen, you can store them in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Just make sure they are kept in an airtight container.

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  • Crock Pot Beer Cheese Dip
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Sweet & Tangy Little Smokies

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Donya Mullins
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Sweet and tangy little smokies are a required snack for game day. The crock pot does all the work for you so they are also a great for parties!

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 packages of Little Smokies cocktail weenies
  • 2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1 can of cranberry sauce
  • 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Place cocktail weenies in crockpot.
  • Mix together BBQ sauce, cranberry sauce, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard in a bowl and pour over little smokies.
  • Cook on low for 3 hours until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.
Did you make my Sweet & Tangy Little Smokies?I’d love to see! Share on Instagram, tag @asouthernsoul, and use the hashtag #asouthernsoul!
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Want To Know More About Slow Cooking?

If you are new to cooking with a Crock Pot or just don’t know where to start, I’ve got something to help. I’ve put together a helpful guide with tips and recipes to get you using a slow cooker like a pro!

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  1. Theresa

    February 14, 2021 at 9:14 pm

    I made this as a snack for Super Bowl. Really good. Recipe didn’t specify, so I used berry cranberry sauce rather than the jellied.

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    • Donya

      February 25, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      Hey there!
      You can use either of the cranberry sauces. Sounds like you did a great job.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  2. Terri

    February 13, 2021 at 5:31 pm

    Did these for a snack while watching Super Bowl and Tom Brady and teams win (yea!). They were really good and so very easy. It didn’t state, but I used the whole berry cranberry sauce rather than the jellied. Definitely a keeper!

    Reply
    • Donya

      February 25, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks for the great rating Terri and I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe.
      Have a great day,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  3. Carolyn

    February 14, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    Hi friends, how is everything, and what you want to say regarding this post,
    in my view its genuinely amazing for me.

    Reply
  4. Mary

    November 19, 2017 at 10:15 pm

    It says cranberry sauce in the ingredients but in the instructions it says mix jelly. Which ones is correct, and if it jelly which kind. Thank yoi.

    Reply
    • Donya

      November 24, 2017 at 6:42 pm

      Thanks Mary. I fixed the post. Sorry for the confusion.
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply
      • Claire

        October 12, 2021 at 10:21 pm

        If I make these a day ahead, what’s the best way to reheat them?

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        • Donya

          October 13, 2021 at 8:30 am

          Hey there CLaire!
          That’s a great question! Once you’ve made the Little Smokies, make sure that you store them in an airtight container, they’ll keep for 3-5 days. You can reheat Little Smokies in either the microwave, or on the warm setting in the Crockpot. I hope this helps, if you end up making this recipe let me know how it turns out. Thank you so much for your support, I hope you have a great day!
          ~Donya

          Reply
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    August 30, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Hello! I could have sworn I’ve been to your blog before but after going
    through many of the posts I realized it’s new to me. Anyhow, I’m definitely delighted I found it and I’ll be bookmarking it
    and checking back frequently!

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    • Donya

      September 2, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!
      ~Donya

      Reply

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