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Lil Smokies Recipe

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This Lil Smokies recipe is a crowd-pleasing slow cooker appetizer made with beef cocktail sausages, tangy BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and a spicy kick of cayenne pepper hot sauce. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or any casual gathering.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8–12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2836 ounces beef Little Smokies sausages (2 packages)
  • 18 ounces barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup Frank’s RedHot cayenne pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Set out a large 6–8 quart slow cooker.
  2. Add the Little Smokies to the crockpot.
  3. Pour in the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, cayenne pepper sauce, and garlic powder.
  4. Stir everything together until well combined.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours.
  6. Stir before serving and enjoy warm!

Notes

  • Storing Leftovers: Store in an airtight container with sauce in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag for up to 2 months. Wrap container in foil for extra protection against freezer burn.
  • Reheating: Reheat on the stovetop in a small saucepot or in the microwave at 50% power in short bursts. Add more BBQ sauce if needed.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg