3-Ingredient Little Smokies

Tangy and sweet, this 3-Ingredient Little Smokies recipe is li’l smokies coated in BBQ sauce and grape jelly for an irresistible, easy appetizer.

Slow-cooker Little Smokies are a classic appetizer at any party. They are fun to eat and the perfect sweet-and-savory finger food.

Why We Love BBQ and Grape Jelly Little Smokies

Great Warm Appetizer: Warm appetizers are so welcomed in the winter, making little smokies a great Christmas, New Year’s, and game-day snack!

Kid-Friendly Party Side: Little Smokies (like hot dogs) are familiar to kids. The protein keeps them full, and not just eating a bunch of junk.

Sweet and Savory: The flavor combination is on point! These little smokies are sweeter thanks to the grape jelly, with a side of tangy BBQ.

ONLY 3-Ingredient Appetizer: It doesn’t get much easier to make a party dish than this!

How to Make 3-Ingredient Little Smokies

This is a beginner appetizer recipe with only three ingredients. All you have to do is stir the ingredients together, set the slow cooker, and wait for delicious little smokies. Enjoy!

Ingredients for Little Smokies

• 28 ounces li’l smokies(little smokies), 2 packages
• 1 cup BBQ sauce(Sweet Baby Ray’s orginal)
• 1 cup grape jelly
  • Nothing too fancy here. Use Welch’s or Smucker’s concord grape jelly for the best results.
  • Can substitute 1/2 cup packed brown sugar if you don’t have jelly.

Instructions for Little Smokies

First, combine the BBQ sauce and grape jelly in a slow cooker.

Then add the drained little smokies. Stir until they are evenly coated.

Next, cook the smokies on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Cook on high for 1-2 hours.

Keep heated in the slow cooker set to warm. Serve and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks for the BEST Little Smokies

Adjust the sauces to taste. If you want a sweeter smokie, add more grape jelly. If you want a tangier taste, have more BBQ sauce than jelly. Add some chili powder for spice. Add a Tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce for more depth of flavor, if desired.

Once cooked, keep the slow cooker on warm. These 3-ingredient little smokies keep well for hours; do not overcook them. Turn your slow cooker to warm once cooked.

Leftovers are great. Serve these little smokies over rice or with mashed potatoes and corn for a quick meal idea.

Storing Little Smokies

Store little smokies in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat through in the microwave or over the stove in a skillet.

Stove Top Little Smokies

No time to slow cook? Make BBQ little smokies on the stove by combining the BBQ sauce and grape jelly in a large skillet. Then add in the little smokies. Stir and heat everything through over medium heat, about 5-10 minutes. You can serve them warm immediately or put them in a slow cooker to keep warm for a party.

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