By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 10
309 cal · 185 min
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Lil' Smokies
Recipe GLPR81940d4fd7963b
Sweet and savory cocktail sausages glazed in a rich honey garlic sauce with a touch of heat. This slow cooker recipe is perfect for parties and potlucks, delivering tender, flavorful little smokies with minimal effort. The combination of brown sugar, honey, and soy sauce creates a caramelized coating, while the spicy tomato sauce and fresh garlic add depth and complexity to every bite.
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Ingredients
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
7.75 oz hot Mexican-style tomato sauce
28 oz little smoked sausages
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until well combined. Stir in the hot Mexican-style tomato sauce and mix until smooth.
Transfer the little smoked sausages to a slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over them, stirring to coat.
Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours until the sausages are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally for even coating.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.
Comments
Every ingredient is a staple at any Charlotte grocery chain—no special stops needed. The cost per serving runs about 80 cents, driven entirely by the sausages; the rest is pantry-friendly seasonings and condiments. The stated 185 minutes is honest for a hands-off slow cooker dish, though active prep is maybe 10 minutes. It reheats perfectly and scales easily for a family, but the dish is one-note sweet-and-savory without much complexity, and leftovers are best eaten within two days as the sausages can turn soft.
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