Crockpot BBQ Sausages
These Crockpot BBQ Sausages are a quick appetizer that’s sweet, smoky, and just a little bit tangy. They’re a bite-sized snack that’s easy to prepare with only 4 ingredients. They also make a great side dish when served alongside main meals.
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I usually make these up for game day, potlucks, or birthday parties—basically anytime I want something hot and hearty on the table without babysitting the oven.
Try serving these Crockpot BBQ Sausage Bites with my Air Fryer Pickle Chips and Crispy Potato Skins on the side. It’s a no-fuss combo that’ll keep everyone coming back for more.
How to Make Crockpot BBQ Sausage Bites
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step by Step Guide
1. First, brown your sausage. Toss the sliced sausage into a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat for about 8–10 minutes, stirring often.
2. Once browned, drain off the grease, then add the sausage pieces to your crockpot.
3. Pour in the barbecue sauce, chili sauce, and grape jelly.
4. Stir everything together, cover, and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so to keep the sauce from sticking and to blend all that flavor.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Browning the sausage pieces before adding them to the crockpot adds a deeper, richer flavor. Don’t skip this step!
- For Sausages, smoked sausage or kielbasa both work great. You can even try spicy versions if your crowd likes a little heat.
- It might sound strange, but the grape jelly adds just the right touch of sweetness and helps thicken the sauce into that sticky-sweet BBQ glaze we love.
- Give the sausages a good stir every 30 minutes or so while they’re in the crockpot to help the sauce coat everything evenly.
- These taste best when served hot straight from the crockpot. You can keep them on the “warm” setting if you’re serving them at a party.
- For leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge and just microwave to warm them back up.
Crockpot BBQ Sausages
Ingredients
- 3 12–14 oz. smoked or kielbasa sausages, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 1/2 cup grape jelly
Instructions
- First, brown your sausage. Toss the sliced sausage into a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat for about 8–10 minutes, stirring often.
- Once browned, drain off the grease, then add the sausage pieces to your crockpot.
- Pour in the barbecue sauce, chili sauce, and grape jelly.
- Stir everything together, cover, and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so to keep the sauce from sticking and to blend all that flavor.
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