Recipes Everyday Cooking Slow Cooker Appetizers Slow Cooker Cocktail Smokies 4.7 (265) 185 Reviews 22 Photos This little smokies recipe is so easy to make in the slow cooker for a party appetizer. They're great for potlucks as well. The amounts can easily be adapted to suit your needs. Submitted by Malina Bleeding Heart Morris Updated on November 18, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 22 22 22 22 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Servings: 10 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe 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 Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce 1 (8 ounce) jar grape jelly 2 (14 ounce) packages miniature smoked sausage links Directions Combine barbeque sauce and grape jelly in a slow cooker. Stir in miniature smoked sausage links. Cook on High until heated through, about 2 to 3 hours. Meredith Food Studio 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. I Made It Print 623 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 364 Calories 23g Fat 30g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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.