Description
Slow Cooker Smokies with Grape Jelly is a delicious and easy appetizer featuring cocktail sausages cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce made from BBQ sauce and grape jelly. This recipe is perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings, requiring minimal prep and allowing the slow cooker to do all the work, resulting in tender, flavorful smokies everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 24 ounces cocktail sausages
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup grape jelly
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Plug in your slow cooker and set it to low heat. This will begin warming up and be ready to cook your ingredients evenly over a few hours.
- Add the cocktail sausages: Place 24 ounces of cocktail sausages into the slow cooker, spreading them out evenly for consistent cooking.
- Mix the sauce: In a separate bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of BBQ sauce and 1 cup of grape jelly. Stir until the grape jelly is fully melted and incorporated into the BBQ sauce, creating a smooth, sweet, and tangy glaze.
- Pour the sauce over sausages: Pour the BBQ sauce and grape jelly mixture over the cocktail sausages in the slow cooker, making sure all sausages are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 3-4 hours. The sausages will heat through, absorb the flavors, and the sauce will thicken slightly.
- Stir occasionally: Every hour, give the smokies a gentle stir to ensure even cooking and coating with the sauce. This helps prevent sticking and promotes flavor infusion.
- Serve warm: Once cooked, give the smokies a final stir, and serve them warm directly from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving dish. They make a perfect appetizer for any occasion.
Notes
- You can use frozen or refrigerated cocktail sausages; just adjust cooking time slightly if needed.
- For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture.
- To keep leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop to avoid drying out the sausages.
- Feel free to substitute BBQ sauce with your favorite brand or flavor to customize the taste.
Keywords: slow cooker smokies, grape jelly meatballs, cocktail sausages appetizer, BBQ smokies, party appetizer recipes, easy slow cooker recipes