Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) Lil Smokies cocktail sausages
  • 1/2 cup (115g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) bourbon
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl or directly in the Crockpot, whisk together the brown sugar, BBQ sauce, bourbon, and apple cider vinegar until the sugar granules have mostly dissolved and the mixture is a smooth, uniform mahogany color.
  2. Pour the Lil Smokies into the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over the top. Stir well to ensure every sausage is fully submerged.
  3. Set the Crockpot to LOW for 3 hours (or HIGH for 1.5 hours) until the sauce has thickened and the sausages look plump and glossy.
  4. Give the sausages one final toss to redistribute the thickened glaze and serve directly from the slow cooker on the Warm setting.