The Best Slow-Cooker Little Smokies

Name: The Best Slow-Cooker Little Smokies
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT3H40M0.000S
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup apple jelly; 1/3 cup bourbon; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce; Two 14-ounce packages smoked cocktail sausages

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Level: Easy

Total: 3 hr 40 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 12 servings

We took this quick and easy slow-cooker classic and gave it a little update--apple jelly stands in for the grape jelly and pairs perfectly with the maple syrup and tart cider vinegar. A splash of bourbon adds a grown-up note to this party favorite. You can use either the pork or beef variety of smoked cocktail sausages.

Level: Easy

Total: 3 hr 40 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

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1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup apple jelly

1/3 cup bourbon

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce

Two 14-ounce packages smoked cocktail sausages

Directions

Special equipment:

a 6-quart slow cooker

Add the ketchup, apple jelly, bourbon, maple syrup, cider vinegar, smoked paprika and chipotle and adobo sauce to a 6-quart slow cooker and whisk to make a smooth sauce. Add the sausages and toss to coat in the sauce.
Cover with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours, then uncover and continue to cook on high until the sauce is bubbling and has thickened slightly, about 30 minutes. Set the slow cooker to warm for serving.