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Crockpot Apple Butter BBQ Little Smokies served on a platter

Crockpot Apple Butter BBQ Little Smokies

A simple and delicious appetizer featuring juicy little sausages coated in a rich blend of apple butter and barbecue sauce, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 28 oz Hillshire Farm Lit'l Smokies
  • 1 cup apple butter
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s recommended)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients and place the Lit'l Smokies in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the apple butter and barbecue sauce over the sausages.
  3. Stir everything together until the sausages are well coated.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours, stirring halfway through.
  5. Serve straight from the slow cooker or transfer to a platter for easy serving.

Notes

For a kick, consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper. Experiment with different barbecue sauces for unique flavors. To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for about a month.