Get the party started with this old-fashioned little smokies recipe! It’s shockingly easy to make in the slow cooker with just three ingredients.
Little Smokies Ingredients
Make these cocktail weenies with just three simple ingredients: a bottle of barbecue sauce, a jar of grape jelly, and mini smoked sausage links. To go the extra mile, you can make your own barbecue sauce and grape jelly at home — but it’s really not necessary for this easy little smokies recipe!
How to Make Little Smokies
Simply combine the ingredients in a slow cooker, then cook until heated through. That’s it! Find the full, step-by-step recipe with detailed instructions and cook times below.
Can You Make Little Smokies Ahead of Time?
Sure! You can easily make the little smokies ahead of time. Just store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat on the stove or in the Crock-Pot before serving.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“Delicious! I make it exactly as written,” says Tommi. “My kids request it several times a year and I also make it automatically for every big sporting event.”
“This is a very easy recipe to make,” according to TJ. “Great for when I need something to feed many people and not much prep is involved.”
“I’m old school and have made these smokies from scratch for years, but this recipe has made my permanent recipe file box,” says DJ. “I used beef smokies with Polander grape jelly and my homemade BBQ sauce. Excellent!”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
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1 (8 ounce) jar grape jelly
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2 (14 ounce) packages miniature smoked sausage links
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Combine barbecue sauce and grape jelly in a slow cooker.
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Stir in miniature smoked sausage links. Cook on High until heated through, about 2 to 3 hours.
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Enjoy!
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Cook’s Note
These little smokies make perfect bite-sized party appetizers (just stick a toothpick in each one). You can also let your guests prepare their own plates by transferring the little smokies to a serving bowl and setting out a ladle.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 364 | Calories |
| 23g | Fat |
| 30g | Carbs |
| 10g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 364 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 23g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 37% |
| Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium 1013mg | 44% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 24g | |
| Protein 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 22mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 475mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
