Description
This Crock Pot Mississippi Lit’l Smokies recipe is a flavor-packed, easy-to-make appetizer that’s perfect for game days, holidays, and casual gatherings. With a rich, buttery sauce infused with ranch seasoning, au jus mix, and pepperoncini peppers, these mini cocktail sausages are irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14 oz) Lit’l Smokies (beef, pork, or turkey)
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus mix
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup pepperoncini juice
- 4–6 whole pepperoncini peppers
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 tbsp honey (for extra sweetness)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (for more heat)
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce (for a smoky twist)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Melt the butter in a bowl. Measure out the seasonings and slice the pepperoncini peppers if desired.
- Layer in the Crock Pot: Add the Lit’l Smokies first, then pour the butter over them. Sprinkle in the ranch seasoning, au jus mix, and brown sugar.
- Add Liquids & Peppers: Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and pepperoncini juice, then add the whole pepperoncini peppers on top.
- Slow Cook:
- LOW: Cook for 3-4 hours.
- HIGH: Cook for 1.5-2 hours.
- Stir occasionally for even flavor distribution.
- Serve & Enjoy: Once fully cooked, stir well and serve warm with toothpicks or mini slider buns.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 6g