Description
This easy and flavorful Crockpot Teriyaki BBQ Meatballs & Lil Smokies recipe combines tender frozen meatballs and smoky mini sausages with a savory blend of barbecue and teriyaki sauces. Perfect for parties or game day, this slow cooker dish requires minimal prep and results in a deliciously sticky, sweet, and tangy appetizer that guests will love.
Ingredients
Meatball and Sausage Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen homestyle meatballs
- 14 oz package Lit’l Smokies sausages
Sauces
- 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce
- 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Sweet Teriyaki Sauce
Instructions
- Add Meatballs and Sausages: Place the frozen homestyle meatballs and the package of Lit’l Smokies sausages into a large slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed for even cooking.
- Add Sauces and Stir: Pour in 1 cup of Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce and 1 cup of Sweet Baby Ray’s Sweet Teriyaki Sauce over the meatballs and sausages. Stir gently to coat all pieces thoroughly with the sauce mixture.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, or on low heat for 6 to 7 hours. Stir occasionally during the cooking process to ensure even sauce coverage and prevent sticking.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the meatballs and Lil Smokies directly from the slow cooker or transfer them to a serving platter. Provide toothpicks for easy appetizer-style eating.
Notes
- For best results, do not thaw meatballs before cooking; they can go straight from frozen into the slow cooker.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the sauce to reduce slightly.
- This recipe is great for parties and can be kept warm in the slow cooker for several hours.
- To add extra flavor, consider sprinkling sesame seeds or chopped green onions as a garnish before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
