Crock Pot Mississippi Lit’l Smokies
These Crock Pot Mississippi Lit’l Smokies only need 5 minutes of prep and have all those ‘Mississippi’ flavors you know and love! They’re the perfect, easy appetizer or snack!
AN EASY APPETIZER (OR SNACK!) RECIPE
If you love the Mississippi Pot Roast, Mississippi Pork Roast or Mississippi Chicken then you are gonna absolutely LOVE this new variation! All those similar flavors are combined with some store-bought Lit’l smokies. Just dump and go! These little flavor bombs are great for parties, gatherings, social events, or to just have as an appetizer before dinner one night this week!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I do not suggest cooking these on high as it might burn. Crock pots run pretty hot these days so you have to be careful. Once they are fully warmed through then you can turn your slow cooker down to the “warm” setting.
I think heat and spiciness are completely subjective depending on what you are used to eating. If you never eat anything spicier than black pepper, then yes, this might have a bit of a kick to you. But for some people who enjoy hot sauce, etc., they may want this spicier. So, my suggestion would be (if you can’t tolerate any spice at all) is to only use a couple of whole peperoncini peppers (for flavor) and do not add any of the peperoncini juice, just substitute for water. If you like it spicier, slice up the peperoncinis and add a bit more juice to the mix.
Yep! As long as the sausage is cooked or smoked and not raw. So smoked kielbasa or smoked bratwurst would work.
Keep on the low setting for up to 3 hours, give them a stir every so often. This is the easiest way to serve these flavorful things at a party or gathering.
They don’t necessarily need to be appetizers. If you’re feeling like it, they could also be am Meal. Served with some mashed potatoes, gotta soak up that sauce! I bet they’d be good over a pile of pasta, egg noodles or rice too. If you’re making a full meal, make some Garlic Bread or Cheesy Breadsticks to serve with these, just to dip in that sauce, so you don’t miss any of that fantastic flavor.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Keep them longer in a safe for the freezer container or bag for up to 3 months.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- Lit’l smokies – see my ingredient image below if you need to see what the packaging looks like.
- pepperoncini juice– I always save the juice from other jars we just finished using for these Mississippi recipes. Sometimes I like to add a little more juice for even more bold flavor. But if you don’t want much spice, leave out the juice and just use a bit of water.
- au jus gravy mix– feel free to make your own or grab a packet from the grocery store. If you are sensitive to sodium, use a low sodium packet.
- packet ranch seasoning mix– you can grab a packet at the store, or you can make your own using my Ranch Seasoning Mix recipe if you want to control the ingredients in the recipe.
- unsalted butter– Make sure you use unsalted butter, these are like little flavor bombs and they don’t need that additional salt.
- pepperoncini peppers – you can also use banana peppers.
HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT MISSISSIPPI LIT’L SMOKIES
Place the little smokies into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the pepperoncini juice into the cooker.
Sprinkle the au just gravy mix, followed by the ranch seasoning on top. Place the cubes of butter on top of the seasonings, followed by the peppers.
Add the top and cook on low for 2-3 hours, give it a good stir so the seasonings can distribute and serve.
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Crock Pot Mississippi Lit’l Smokies
Ingredients
- 28 ounce package lil smokies
- ¼ cup peperoncini juice (see my notes below)
- 1 ounce packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into Tablespoons
- 6 pepperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Place the little smokies into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Pour the peperoncini juice into the cooker. See my notes below about using the juice.
- Sprinkle the au just gravy mix, followed by the ranch seasoning on top.
- Place the cubes of butter on top of the seasonings, followed by the peppers.
- Add the top and cook on low for 2-3 hours, give it a good stir so the seasonings can distribute and serve.
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Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
- If you don’t want any additional kick of heat, don’t use the peperoncini juice, just use water.
Nutrition
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So good! I used your homemade ranch seasoning mix recipe so I could control the salt. You had mentioned this could taste salty so I used a no sodium au jus gravy pack too. Worked perfectly! All the flavor with less sodium! Thank you!
How do I reheat these
You can reheat them right back in the crock pot or in the microwave 🙂
I’ve been making bacon wrapped Lil’Smokies for years and they are always a hit at any gathering. Easy to make ahead & everyone loves them. I never have leftovers. I’ll have to try these!
Easy to prepare and so delicious.