Ingredients
Ingredients
- 28-36 ounces Little Smokies sausages (2 packages)
- 18 ounces BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup Frank’s RedHot cayenne sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Set out a large 6-8 quart slow cooker to have everything ready for cooking.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the packages of Little Smokies sausages into the crock. Add the BBQ sauce, packed light brown sugar, cayenne pepper sauce, and garlic powder. Mix everything well ensuring the sausages are fully coated with the sauce mixture.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours for a slow simmer that allows flavors to meld, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours if you’re short on time.
- Serve: Once cooked, stir the mixture to redistribute sauce, then serve warm. These smokies make a great appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of heat by adding more or less cayenne sauce to suit taste preferences.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings by using a larger slow cooker.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 6 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
