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This quick and easy Little Smokies Recipe combines little smokie sausages in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce with a hint of spice. They are almost impossible to stop eating, and they are always a huge party hit. I love to serve them for movie nights, game days, potlucks, and patio parties. Or serve as a main course over white rice or mashed potatoes.
This savory recipe without the grape jelly is adaptable to a slow cooker, the stovetop, or the oven. It takes less than 5 minutes of prep time and is easily customizable to suit your taste. Little smokies come in a variety of flavors like beef, pork and chicken, and turkey. They are available at most grocery stores year-round, and they make a fabulous quick and easy appetizer recipe. Grab a toothpick and enjoy. If you love these, you will also enjoy myrecipeforco*cktail sausagewrapped inbacon or my pigs in a blanket.
How to cook little smokies
- Crockpot – add the little smokies to the crock pot. Pour the rest of the ingredients into the crock pot and stir to combine. Cover and heat on low for 2-3 hours.
- Stovetop – add the little smokies to a skillet or saucepan. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Cook over low heat on the stove until the little smokies are glazed and warmed through or for about 20 minutes.
- Oven – add the little smokies to a baking dish. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Bake in a 350-degree preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until glazed and heated through.
Little Smokies Recipe tips
- I like to use a Kansas City style bbq sauce with lots of spice and flavor, but you can use any kind of bbq sauce.
- Little smokies are available in several flavors, including beef, chicken and pork, turkey, and Polish smoked sausage. Our favorite is the chicken and pork, but they all taste good in this recipe.
- The chili sauce is optional but highly recommended. It gives the sauce a little needed kick, but it is not overly spicy. The sweetness of the brown sugar and BBQ sauce tames it. Sriracha or hot sauce works as a good substitute.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave at reduced power.
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Little Smokies Recipe
This lil smokies recipe with little smoked sausages in a slightly spicy barbecue glaze is easily made in the crock pot, on the stovetop, or in the oven. They are addicting and always a huge hit at parties.
5 from 24 votes
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Course: appetizers
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours hours
Servings: 12 serving
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Beth Pierce
Ingredients
- 2 16 ounce packages little smokies
- 1 cup bbq sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-2 tablespoons chili sauce sambal oelek optional
Instructions
Crock Pot – add the little smokies to the crock pot. Add the rest of the ingredients to the crock pot and stir to combine. Cover and heat on low for 2 hours.
Stovetop – add the little smokies to a skillet. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Cook over low heat until the little smokies are glazed and warmed through or for about 20 minutes.
Oven – add the little smokies to a baking dish. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Bake in a 350-degree preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until glazed and heated through.
Notes
- I like to use a Kansas City style bbq sauce with lots of spice and flavor, but you can use any kind of bbq sauce.
- Little smokies are available in several flavors, including beef, chicken and pork, turkey, and Polish smoked sausage. Our favorite is the chicken and pork, but they all taste good in this recipe.
- The chili sauce is optional but highly recommended. It gives the sauce a little needed kick, but it is not overly spicy. The sweetness of the brown sugar and bbq sauce tames it.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave at reduced power.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 478mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Laura
Ooh these were delicious. My youngest loved them and wants me to make them again this weekend. Thanks for sharing the recipe, Beth!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Laura!
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Jupiter N
This is such a classic! Thank you for sharing your easy to follow recipe – it’s perfect for the holidays.
Elizabeth W
Little smokies are always delicious and great party food. Love the sauce for these smokies. It was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy! Thanks for sharing the recipe!Reply
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Elizabeth.
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Kevin
Great party food! I served them for a card game and guys loved them. I should have doubled the batch! Next time I will.
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Jenny
So tasty and easy to make. My friends loved this recipe. I shared it with them so maybe the next time they could bring it to our cackle session.
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Michelle
The combination of sweet and tangy barbecue sauce with a hint of spice was absolutely mouthwatering. They make a great party snack. Thanks for sharing the recipe, Beth!
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Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Michelle!
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Melanie E
My kids loved this! The combo of sausages and BBQ sauce worked incredibly well together. They are a new family favorite.Reply
Tammy
I’ve never had little smokies before actually but they sound and look SO delicious! I have to give this a go..perfect little appetizer for game day!
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Tanya B
Your Little Smokies Recipe was absolutely irresistible! The sweet and tangy barbecue sauce with a hint of spice was the perfect combination. I made them for a little get together with friends and they were a big hit. Thanks for the recipe, Beth! I will make these again soon.Reply
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Tanya!
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Ree
These little smokies are impossible to resist. I made them for the office potluck and everyone devoured them! So delicious and easy to make.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Ree! I am glad that you liked them!
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Maria
These little smokies were perfect for movie night. Everyone loved them. I am really getting into these Hallmark Christmas movies.Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Maria! I am glad that everyone enjoyed them.
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Yeah Lifestyle
These little smokies are so tasty. I love the combo of the little sausages and the bbq sauce together, they are so moreish!Reply
Indu
Something different to try. Smokies recipe can be added to my weekend party menu. My friends will love it.
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Lisa
I love these little tasty dogs. I make them in a crockpot and the kids snack on them after school. Or I make a big pan of them on the stove and serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes. So yummy!
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Catalina
This is such a delicious snack. I made it for movie night and everyone loved it.Reply
Sam
Delicious little smokies recipe. They are quick, easy, and everyone loves them! Thanks for sharing!Reply
Erin
Always a hit on our table! This is definitely a must make!
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justin
This is my new, go-to little smokies recipe. I’ve always made the grape jelly version, but this recipe has layers of flavor that go well with HF beef smokies. I didn’t change anything from the recipe. I used a KC-style sweet and spicy bbq sauce, and I used 1.5 TBSP Sriracha.Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Justin! So glad that you like the little smokies. We lovew them too!
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Deshay
This is so good! My family loves it!!Reply
Christian Foremost
Yum yum yum, great recipe. Perfect easy last minute game day food. Everyone loves them.
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dorry
They were very tasty and easy to make! Thank you for the recipe
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Neely Moldovan
OH I haven’t had these in years. Looks so good!
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Bryan
Little Smokies make for a good snack/meal. I like the beef variety best. Perhaps a good choice for the upcoming MLB games and World Series?Reply
Beth Pierce
Yes so true!
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Beti
Oh my goodness! These are amazing!! My favorite appetizer! Thanks for sharing! 🙂Reply
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine Beti!
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katerina
These little smokies are fantastic! My family LOVED these!! YUM!Reply
Allyson Zea
My kids loooove these! thanks for the recipe!!!Reply
Sonia Seivwright
The flavour in this sauce is mouth-watering. I love that it is easy to make too.
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Erin
The kids just love these. So easy to make.
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Amanda
This is going to get made at our halloween party this year!
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Brianne
I”m getting hungry just looking at these pictures. Little smokies are such a classic appetizer.Reply
Luna S
I like making these as a quick and easy meal for my son for school! They always turn out quite delicious and they are easy to eat.Reply
Beth Pierce
So true!
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Katherine
Making these for a neighborhood party this weekend! I love the flavors in the sauce.Reply
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
Thank you so much! The flavors are perfect and I loved this recipe!Reply
Jess
My whole family loves when I make these! Love them for an appetizer on NYE!Reply
Kushigalu
WOW! Looks like a fantastic appetizer, My family is going to love this. Thanks for sharing.Reply
Casey
These are SUCH a hit at my house! My kids and their friends devour them! I will have to try them in the crockpot next!Reply
Catalina
Mmmmm… This will be our new favorite appetizer! My family will go crazy over it!Reply
Erin
I love these little smokies. They are always a hit and so easy. Even my picky son loves them.
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Sam
Very tasty! Perfect recipe for a busy dayReply
Erik
Love how easy this is. And the flavor is so bold!Reply
