If you’re hosting anything and need a quick appetizer, these crockpot grape jelly little smokies are it. Dump everything in the slow cooker, walk away, and come back to glossy, flavorful sausages that people hover around all night.
Why You’ll Wish You Made a Double Batch
- Always a Crowd Favorite! These little smokies disappear fast. Kids love them, adults hover over them, and someone always asks for the recipe.
- Perfect For Any Occasion. Game day, holidays, potlucks, or last-minute guests. This recipe works every single time!
- Sweet Savory Balance! The grape jelly and sauce combo sounds odd, but it creates an addictive glaze that is so good!
Crockpot Little Smokies Ingredients
- Sauce Swap: Instead of chili sauce, use your favorite BBQ sauce. Avoid smoky BBQ sauce so the smoke flavor isn’t overpowering.
- Meat Swap: Instead of little smokies, you could use sliced kielbasa or other smoked sausage.
How to Make Crockpot Grape Jelly Little Smokies
These crockpot grape jelly little smokies have always been my go-to! They are so easy and literally everyone loves them. Making them in a crockpot makes them even easier and more game day, party ready! They are easy to keep warm and serve up with some stuffed mushrooms, deviled eggs, and million dollar dip!
- Add: To a crockpot, add grape jelly, chili sauce or BBQ sauce, and little smokies.
- Cook: Stir to combine. Put the lid on your slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 1 1/2 hours or LOW for 3 hours.
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
Want a thicker sauce? Once the little smokies are cooked, stir in a slurry of 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Let it cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the smokies.
Stovetop Grape Jelly Little Smokies
- Add: Add the little smokies to the saucepan and then stir in the grape jelly and chili sauce.
- Cover: Cover the saucepan with a lid and set your stove to medium heat.
- Simmer: Let simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until heated through.
Crockpot Grape Jelly Little Smokies
Ingredients
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 (12-ounce) Jar chili sauce or favorite BBQ sauce about 1 ½ cups
- 2 (14-ounce) packages little smokies
Instructions
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To a crockpot, add 1 cup grape jelly, 1 (12-ounce) Jar chili sauce or favorite BBQ sauce, and 2 (14-ounce) packages little smokies and stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on high for 1 ½ hours or low for 3 hours.
Notes
- Fridge: Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat: Reheat on the stove over medium heat until the sauce is bubbling and the little smokies are heated through.
- Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 2 months.
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