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Slow Cooker Molasses Barbecue Little Smokies

by Sarah Olson on November 21, 2019 | Updated December 19, 2022 11 Comments

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Slow Cooker Molasses Barbecue Little Smokies

It’s not a Party without the little smokies. This appetizer recipe for Slow Cooker Molasses Barbecue Little Smokies has a great sauce that you’ll love.

What’s great about this recipe is that you can leave it on low or warm for hours and hours during the party and they just get better! They start to soak up even more flavor as the party goes on. I also make an apple butter version and bacon wrapped little smokies too!

close up of barbecue molasses little smokies

My sister-in-law makes these lit’l smokies for our family get-togethers. They all quickly disappear, they are that good. My daughter Lola always asks if Auntie Annesha is making these smokies for every party. I’ve had to learn how to make them for the parties Auntie Annesha is not at!

little smokie wieners, barbecue sauce, molasses, brown sugar and red pepper flakes.

What kind of little smokies should I use?

I get Hillshire farm’s Lit’l smokies that have beef, turkey, and pork in them, I like the flavor of them. Choose whichever is your favorite, they will work great with this recipe.

How to cook little smokies:

You will need these ingredients:

  • Lit’l Smokies (four 14-oz. packages.)
  • 18 oz. bottle barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup beer (use your favorite)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ⅛ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

Add everything to a 4-quart slow cooker. Stir.

Slow Cooker Molasses Barbecue Little Smokies

How long does it take to cook little smokies:

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker
  • Cook on high for 2-3 hours or until hot.
  • Serve with toothpicks or with forks.

Can I use something other than beer?

Use one of these options instead of beer.

  • Apple juice or apple cider
  • Water
  • Pineapple juice
2 little smokie wieners on a toothpick, slow cooker in the background.

How long can I keep these warm in the crockpot?

These little smokies can stay warm for 3 or more hours after being heated up. Give them a stir occasionally to prevent any burning on the edges.

More variations of sauces:

Try one of these different crockpot little smokie recipes for a change on flavor:

  • Slow Cooker BBQ Beer Little Smokies
  • Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Little Smokies
  • Slow Cooker Apple Butter Little Smokies
  • Slow Cooker Hawaiian Little Smokies
  • Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Little Smokies
  • Slow Cooker Smokies with Grape Jelly

How to serve:

  • Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks.
  • OR as a main dish with mashed potatoes or rice.

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round slow cooker with little smokie wieners in it. Barbecue based sauce.

Slow Cooker Molasses Barbecue Little Smokies

5 from 5 votes
Little smokies made in the slow cooker with barbecue sauce and molasses. Always a hit at the party.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 513kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 56 oz. Lit’l Smokies (4 14-oz. pkgs.) – I use beef, turkey and pork variety.
  • 18 oz. bottle barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup beer (use your favorite)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • Add every to the slow cooker. Stir.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or until hot and bubbly. Serve with toothpicks and enjoy. Set to warm for the party.
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Recipe Notes:

How long can I keep these warm after being cooked?
These little smokies can stay warm for 3 or more hours after being heated up. Give them a stir occasionally to prevent any burning on the edges.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1793mg | Potassium: 436mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2.2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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  • Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs
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  • Slow Cooker 7-Layer Bean Dip

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    Comments

    1. Linda says

      January 14, 2020 at 4:24 am

      5 stars
      My family love lil smokies. I will definitely make this for our family dinner this week. I will serve them with mashed potatoes.

      Reply
    2. Ronald Skowronski says

      December 28, 2019 at 9:59 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorite snacks. Always better with sweet bar-b-que sauce.

      Reply
    3. Denis McIntyre says

      July 11, 2018 at 3:19 am

      Thanks Hazel, I thought they may have been but wasn,t sure I used to say I love little boys but boy is that inappropriate these days…

      Reply
      • Annette says

        November 21, 2019 at 10:38 am

        LOL! That made me laugh out loud.

        Reply
    4. Denis McIntyre says

      July 9, 2018 at 8:44 pm

      Hi Sarah, Can you tell me what Little Smokies are so maybe we have an alternative down under in Aus.

      Reply
      • Hazel Ramsay says

        July 9, 2018 at 9:51 pm

        I would say they are cocktail franks or more commonly known here in AUS. as “little boys”

        Reply
        • Sarah Olson says

          July 10, 2018 at 8:43 am

          thank you Hazel!

    5. Mary says

      July 9, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      I see there are some of the nutritional facts. But do you know how many grams of fat is in each serving?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 9, 2018 at 2:09 pm

        Hi Mary, thank you for pointing that out. I fixed it. The other values have changed too! and yikes, things are high!

        Reply
    6. eartha small says

      July 9, 2018 at 11:52 am

      can something other than beer be used? maybe apple juice

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 9, 2018 at 2:10 pm

        Yes, or apple cider. Or it can be left out. I’ve done it without before.

        Reply

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