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Crockpot Honey Sriracha Little Smokies

Published June 2, 2019. Last Updated January 29, 2020 by Cheyanne

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These Crockpot Honey Sriracha Little Smokies are crazy addictive and ridiculously easy to make! Full of sweet and spicy flavor, these mini cocktail sausages are perfect for game days, potlucks and parties!

Overhead shot of two hands holding a white bowl filled with Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Little Smokies and garnished with sesame seeds and sliced scallions; with a ramekin of sesame seeds, a beer bottle, cap and bootle opener arranged around the bowl.

*Updated*

This post was originally published in October 2018. I’ve updated the post below to include more information about slow cooker little smokies. Plus, I’ve included a recipe video to show you how easy these crockpot cocktail sausages are to make! 

Hey there, friends! Happy almost weekend!

With football season in full swing I thought it was high time I shared some epic game day grub!

But, don’t worry if you’re not a fan of the gridiron pastime, because these saucy, bite-sized bad boys are also the perfect starter for all your fall parties or a delicious appetizer for holiday entertaining!

And, these weenies can even be devoured for dinner if you’re into that kind of thing (no judgement here because Boy was very into declaring these appropriate for dinner).Overhead shot of all the ingredients needed to make Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Little Smokies neatly organized in individual bowls with a blue linen tucked in the corner of the shot.

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  • Crockpot Honey Sriracha Little Smokies
    • What are little smokies?
      • Are little smokies already cooked?
    • Can little smokies go bad?
    • Where are little smokies in the grocery store?
    • How to make little smokies in the crock pot?
    • Crockpot Honey Sriracha Little Smokies
      • Equipment
      • Ingredients
        • Optional Garnishes: Sliced Green Onions, Sesame Seeds, Chopped Cilantro
      • Instructions
      • Video
      • Notes
      • Nutrition
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Crockpot Honey Sriracha Little Smokies

Fair warning, these crockpot cocktail weenies are insanely addictive!

Plump, juicy, bite-sized cocktail sausages in a silky, sweet and spicy Asian-esque BBQ sauce laced with red pepper jelly and spiced with pungent garlic.

Spicy, smoky and sweet, these cocktail wieners only require a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes of hands on prep time to make!!

Easy and effortless to make thanks to the trusty crockpot, these cocktail sausages are perfect for potlucks, game days or holiday entertaining!Angled shot of honey sriracha sauce being poured over little smokies in a black slow cooker - photo of the first part of step 2 of the Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Little Smokies recipe.

What are little smokies?

Little smokies, or Lit’l Smokies, are cocktail sausage links made from different cuts of meat. There are many different varieties of little smokies, from turkey or beef to bacon and cheddar!

Little smokies cocktail weiners can be served either as an appetizer, snack, or part of a full meal.

Are little smokies already cooked?

Yes, little smokies sausages are fully cooked! However, they do need to be reheated before eating.

Overhead shot of little smokies covered with honey sriracha sauce in a black slow cooker - photo of the second part of step 2 of the Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Little Smokies recipe.

Can little smokies go bad?

Since cocktail weenies are a perishable food, they can go bad. Opened packages of lil’ smookies will keep in the refrigerator for 1 week. Alternatively, they can be kept in the freezer for 1-2 months.

These crockpot little smokies can either be stored in the refrigerator, or frozen. This recipe has the same exact expiration as listed above (1 week in the fridge and 1-2 months frozen).

To reheat the cocktail sausages in the sauce, defrost them overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. Reheat either on the stove, in the oven, or in the microwave until fully heated throughout.Overhead shot of cooked honey sriracha little smokies in black slow cooker with a spoon inserted into the cooker - photo of step 3 of the Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Little Smokies recipe.

Where are little smokies in the grocery store?

You can purchase little sausages at most major grocery stores, or if you can’t find them locally, they can be purchased on Amazon online!

Little smokies are located with the cold cuts and hot dogs in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.

Overhead, up close shot of Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Little Smokies garnished with sesame seeds, sliced scallions and minced cilantro.

How to make little smokies in the crock pot?

These saucy lil’ smokies only require a handful of ingredients and are crazy easy to make in the crockpot or slow cooker!

  1. In the bowl of a slow cooker, whisk together the pepper jelly through sesame oil.
  2. Add in the cocktail sausages and stir to combine.
  3. Cook on HIGH for 2 – 3 hours or LOW for 4 – 4 ½ hours, or until the sausages are warmed through. Lower heat and keep warm until ready to serve.
  4. Serve:  Garnish with optional toppings and serve with toothpicks. Enjoy!

Photo collage of how to make little smokies in the crockpot step by step, with written instructions on each step.

Packed with brown sugar, spice and everything nice, these sassy crockpot honey sriracha little smokies will definitely be the hit of your party!

Bursting with flavor, fool-proof and ridiculously easy to throw together, don’t be surprised if people start demanding you share the recipe!

Until next week, friends, cheers – to easy and effortless eats!

XOXO

Cheyanne

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The best Crockpot Little Smokies recipe plus step-by-step video👇

Overhead shot of a white bowl filled with Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Little Smokies and garnished with sesame seeds and sliced scallions; with a ramekin of sesame seeds, blue linen, a beer bottle, cap and bootle opener arranged around the bowl.
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5 from 9 votes

Crockpot Honey Sriracha Little Smokies

These Crockpot Honey Sriracha Little Smokies are crazy addictive and ridiculously easy to make thanks to the crockpot!  Full of sweet and spicy flavor, these mini cocktail sausages are perfect for game days, potlucks and parties!
Recipe can be scaled up or down by using the slider if you hover your mouse over the number of Servings.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 10 mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: crockpot, game day, honey, little smokies, sausages, Slow Cooker, sriracha, weiners
Servings: 16
Calories: 47kcal
Author: Cheyanne Holzworth

Equipment

  • crockpot or slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 3 (12 ounce) Packages Cocktail Sausages (Little Smokies)*
  • 1 (10 ounce) Jar Pepper Jelly
  • 2 cloves Garlic - minced
  • 1 Cup Ketchup
  • ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
  • ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
  • 3 TBS Honey
  • 2-3 TBS Sriracha
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil

Optional Garnishes: Sliced Green Onions, Sesame Seeds, Chopped Cilantro

    Instructions

    • In the bowl of a crockpot or slow cooker, whisk together the pepper jelly through sesame oil.
    • Add in the sausages and stir to combine.
    • Cook on HIGH for 2 - 3 hours or LOW for 4 – 4 ½ hours, or until the sausages are warmed through. Lower heat and keep warm until ready to serve.
    • Serve:  Garnish with optional toppings and serve with toothpicks.  Enjoy!

    Video

    Notes

    1. If you like your cocktail sausages to be super saucy, you can use 2 (16 ounce) packages instead of 3 (12 ounce) packaged.  So you have an idea of the amount of sauce, I used 3 packages in the photographs shown here.
    2. These honey sriracha little smokies can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 1-2 months.  To reheat the little smokies in sauce, allow them to defrost overnight in the refrigerator if frozen, and reheat either on the stove, in the oven, or in the microwave until fully heated throughout.
    Nutritional information is an approximation based upon 16 servings and can vary greatly depending on the brand of products used in this recipe. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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    Comments

    1. Patty says

      December 17, 2019 at 7:11 pm

      Hi. I could only find green pepper jelly. Will that be an issue or effect the taste much?

      Reply
      • Cheyanne says

        December 17, 2019 at 8:19 pm

        Hi Patty,
        It shouldn’t effect the consistency at all, but the color of the final sauce may be different. As for the taste, yes it will taste slightly different. I’m not sure what green pepper jelly you purchased, but red pepper jelly is typically made with red bell peppers, so it has a slightly sweeter flavor. If you purchased green pepper jelly made from jalapenos it will be slightly smokier in flavor. I’ve never made this with green pepper jelly, but you should be fine.
        Cheers,
        Cheyanne

        Reply
    2. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      June 4, 2019 at 8:02 pm

      I remember these Chey! So perfect for parties all year long! Love the little spicy kick. Awesome new video too!

      Reply
    3. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      June 3, 2019 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      I remember these! LOVING the recipe, still! They’re so perfect for football season and summer potlucks! Have a great week, Chey!

      Reply
    4. Marissa says

      October 22, 2018 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      These would disappear in minutes at a holiday or game day party! And so easy!! Pinning this recipe so I don’t forget!

      Reply
    5. angiesrecipes says

      October 19, 2018 at 12:34 am

      They look heavenly! I love that spicy sweet sauce a lot and the ease of preparation! Simply awesome, Chey.

      Reply
    6. Kevin says

      October 18, 2018 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      Yes! Perfect for game day (or any day!) and a great flavor variation on traditional smokies!

      Reply
    7. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      October 18, 2018 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      I’m sure Tom would be with Boy and consider these a meal Chey! Actually, I think I would too! So perfect for game day eats. Can’t wait to make some for friends for a UMich game! Happy weekend!

      Reply
    8. [email protected] says

      October 18, 2018 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      OMG! These are amazing!! I cannot wait to try these!! Shared, my friend!!

      Reply
    9. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      October 18, 2018 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      LOVE these! I’m having friends over for the Duck game this weekend and these would be the perfect thing to serve! Usually I just do dips but I like that these are more substantial. And I love that they’re made with Sriracha :). Have a great weekend, Chey!

      Reply
    10. danielle says

      October 18, 2018 at 8:33 am

      5 stars
      I am in heaven here. These look so good Cheyanne. Is it strange that I’ve never even had a little smokie before? I can’t even think why, this is totally my kind of dish! I think it may be my Thanksgiving appetizer contribution this year.

      Reply
    11. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

      October 18, 2018 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      My husband would be in heaven if he came home to a slow cooker full of these beauties! Loving the sweet and heat sauce, too. Can’t wait to try these 🙂

      Reply
    12. Ben|Havocinthekitchen says

      October 18, 2018 at 7:43 am

      5 stars
      That’s certainly a relief. I thought that since I’m not a football fan, I’ll be banned from using this recipe. Indeed, you’ve elevated store-bought produce to another level, Chey. I also like the idea of using mini sausage. Each has fewer calories and fats meaning you can eat more. You cannot argue with such a solid argument 🙂

      Reply

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