Crockpot Beef Smokies
Easy Slow Cooker Appetizer · Sweet, Savory & Smoky
Ingredients
- 2 packages (12–14 oz each) beef cocktail smokies
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup grape jelly
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, grape jelly, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until combined.
- Add the smokies: Place the beef smokies in your slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the smokies and stir gently to coat them evenly.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours or HIGH for 1–1½ hours, stirring occasionally, until hot and the sauce is bubbling.
- Serve: Switch the slow cooker to WARM for serving. Use toothpicks to make them easy to enjoy at parties.
Recipe Details
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 2–3 hours on LOW
- Total time: Approximately 2 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes
- Servings: 8–10
- Method: Slow cooker
Tips for the Best Beef Smokies
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce for a smoky, tangy flavor.
- For a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce.
- If the sauce is too thin, cook uncovered briefly while stirring, if your slow cooker allows it.
- Keep the smokies at 140°F (60°C) or hotter while serving, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.