Description
A simple and crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring little smokies cooked in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce with grape jelly and a hint of sriracha, prepared easily in a crockpot for a perfect party snack or game day treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 packages little smokies (16 ounces each)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup grape jelly
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small slow cooker, add the little smokies, barbecue sauce, grape jelly, and sriracha if using. Stir well to coat the smokies evenly with the sauce mixture.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and to prevent sticking. The little smokies will be hot and bubbly, with the sauce thickened and flavorful.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of sriracha according to taste.
- This dish can also be kept warm in the slow cooker for an additional hour or two before serving.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy appetizer style serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated on the stovetop or in a microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: little smokies, crockpot, slow cooker, barbecue sauce, grape jelly, easy appetizer, party food, game day snack
