Description
Cranberry Little Smokies are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring savory beef cocktail sausages simmered in a tangy blend of chili sauce and jellied cranberry sauce. Perfect for parties and gatherings, these flavorful little bites are cooked slowly in a slow cooker to meld the sweet and spicy flavors perfectly.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 (14-oz) packages beef little smokies
- 1 (12-oz) jar chili sauce
- 1 (14-oz) can jellied cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the beef little smokies evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out for even cooking.
- Mix Sauces: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the chili sauce and jellied cranberry sauce until smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the sauce mixture over the little smokies in the slow cooker, making sure they are fully coated. Cover with the lid.
- Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 2 to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the sausages to heat through thoroughly.
Notes
- For best flavor, cook on low for a full 4 hours if time permits.
- This dish can be kept warm on the slow cooker setting until ready to serve.
- Great for parties; serve with toothpicks for easy grabbing.
- Can be doubled for larger gatherings using a larger slow cooker or cooking in batches.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
