Slow Cooker Smokies with Grape Jelly Recipe
A simple and delicious slow cooker recipe featuring cocktail sausages simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce made from BBQ sauce and grape jelly. This crowd-pleasing appetizer is perfect for parties, game days, or easy family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 24 ounces cocktail sausages
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup grape jelly
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausages: Place the cocktail sausages evenly in the slow cooker to create an even base for the sauce.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the BBQ sauce and grape jelly. Stir well until the jelly is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the sauce mixture over the sausages in the slow cooker and gently stir to coat all the sausages evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or on high for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the sausages are heated through and the sauce is bubbly and thickened.
- Serve: Once cooked, stir the sausages again to coat with sauce before serving warm as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the sausages to marinate in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before slow cooking.
- You can prepare this recipe in advance and keep it warm in the slow cooker for parties.
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce brand to customize the taste profile.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure that your BBQ sauce and grape jelly are certified gluten-free.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes or a splash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
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