Slow Cooker Cocktail Smokies Recipe
Slow Cooker Cocktail Smokies are a simple and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties and potlucks. Miniature smoked sausages are coated in a rich and sweet glaze made from barbecue sauce and grape jelly, then slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender, flavorful bites that guests love.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hrs
- Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) jar grape jelly
- 2 (14-ounce) packages miniature smoked sausage links
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including barbecue sauce, grape jelly, and the miniature smoked sausages.
- Mix Sauce: In the bowl of a slow cooker, stir together the barbecue sauce and grape jelly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Sausages: Add the miniature smoked sausage links to the slow cooker and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on High heat for 2 to 3 hours, until the sausages are heated through and the sauce has thickened to a glaze.
- Serve: Once cooked, keep warm on the slow cooker’s 'Warm' setting if serving over time. Serve with toothpicks or a ladle for easy sharing.
Notes
- For a spicier glaze, add hot sauce or chili flakes to the barbecue sauce and grape jelly mixture before cooking.
- Keep the smokies warm on the slow cooker 'Warm' setting during your event to maintain the perfect serving temperature.
- These are ideal for parties and potlucks as a delicious finger food or appetizer.
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