Crockpot Apple Butter BBQ Little Smokies Recipe
This Crockpot Apple Butter BBQ Little Smokies recipe combines smoky sausage bites with a sweet and tangy apple butter BBQ sauce. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, these flavorful little smokies are slow-cooked to tender, juicy perfection and are easy to prepare with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (high) or 4 hours (low)
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes (high) or 4 hours 5 minutes (low)
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 28 oz package Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the entire package of Lit’l Smokies into the slow cooker bowl to start the base of your dish.
- Add Sauces: Pour in 1 cup of apple butter and 1 cup of barbecue sauce evenly over the lit’l smokies.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir the lit’l smokies thoroughly so that each sausage bite is fully coated in the combined apple butter and BBQ sauce, ensuring a rich flavor throughout.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high setting for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours. Stir once halfway through the cooking time if possible to keep the sausages evenly coated and prevent sticking.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the little smokies warm directly from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving platter with toothpicks for easy grabbing at your party or gathering.
Notes
- Using Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce provides a classic, sweet BBQ flavor, but you can substitute with any preferred brand.
- Stirring halfway through cooking helps keep the sausages evenly coated and prevents the sauce from settling.
- If you prefer thicker sauce, cook uncovered during the last 30 minutes to reduce liquid.
- Serve as an appetizer or snack for gatherings, game days, or potlucks.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.
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