Ingredients
500 grams little smokies (about 1 lb or 45 smokies)
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Grab a 2 to 3-quart slow cooker, toss in all the ingredients, and give everything a good stir to coat the sausages in that sweet and tangy sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 1.5–2 hours, until the smokies are warmed through and the sauce is bubbling and glossy.
- Before serving, give it a quick taste and adjust as needed, add a little more brown sugar for extra sweetness or a dash more red pepper flakes if you want a bit more heat.
- Serve ’em up with toothpicks for an easy party appetizer, or scoop into bowls as a fun main dish. However you dish them out, they’re guaranteed to be a hit!
Notes
Tip: If you like your smokies coated in a thicker, stickier sauce (yes, please!), stir 1 teaspoon of cornstarch into the ingredients at the beginning. It’ll help the sauce thicken up perfectly as it cooks.
How to Store Leftovers: Got leftovers? Lucky you! Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 3–5 days. When you’re ready to reheat, just pop them in the microwave or warm gently on the stovetop until hot. These also freeze beautifully! Let them cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight, then warm on the stove or microwave as usual.
Whether you’re planning ahead or just saving a few for later, these reheat like a dream!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer or Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American