Barbecued Lil Smokies Recipe

These tender and juicy Barbecued Lil' Smokies are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack! Inspired by a family recipe from Cindy Wamsley, this recipe uses a delicious honey-mesquite barbecue sauce for irresistible flavor. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will have everyone asking for more!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 368.2 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecued Lil Smokies

  • 1 (14-ounce) package Lil' Smokies sausages
  • 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • potato chips, for serving
  • chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
  • crackers, for serving
  • breadsticks, for serving

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How to Make Barbecued Lil Smokies

  1. Place 1 (14-ounce) package of Lil' Smokies sausages into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Pour in 1 ½ cups of your favorite honey-mesquite barbecue sauce.
  3. Add ½ cup of water to the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 1 ½ -2 hours, or until the Lil' Smokies are plump and heated through.
  5. Serve immediately. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley for extra visual appeal.
  6. Serve with your favorite sides like potato chips, crackers or breadsticks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

51 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

49g

Carbs

4g