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 my recipe for cocktail sausage wrapped in bacon 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
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.
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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!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Laura!
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!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Elizabeth.
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.
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.
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!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Michelle!
Melanie E
My kids loved this! The combo of sausages and BBQ sauce worked incredibly well together. They are a new family favorite.
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!