Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Lil Smokies

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Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Lil Smokies

These Slow Cooker Lil Smokies are cooked with the sweet flavors of Dr. Pepper for a delicious appetizer that is always a hit. With just a few simple ingredients and the secret to the success of this recipe, Dr. Pepper, you will be in for a treat! The Lil Smokies have a decadent glaze from Dr. Pepper soda, brown sugar, and mustard.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Dr Pepper Lil Smokies, slow cooker lil smokies

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings servings

Calories 249kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
¼ cup honey
¼ light brown sugar
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
12 ounce can Dr. Pepper
2 (28) ounce packages of Lil Smokie 56 ounces total

Instructions

Whisk together 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce, ¼ cup honey, ¼ light brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon chili powder, 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard, and 12 ounce can Dr. Pepper in the vessel of a slow cooker.
Place 2 (28) ounce packages of Lil Smokie into the bottom of a slow cooker.
Pour the mixture over the smokies and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Serve!

Notes

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Note 1: The lil smokies can be cooked on low for 6 hours. We cooked these on high for 4 hours.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Variations:

Spice: Add ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes if you prefer a bit of spice.
Flavors: Use any of sodas, we prefer Dr. Pepper, which adds a great flavor.

Mustard: Use any mustard you have on hand in the pantry.

BBQ Sauce: A store-made or homemade BBQ Sauce can be used for this recipe.

I'm not a registered dietitian, but I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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