Crockpot Teriyaki BBQ Meatballs & Lil Smokies Recipe
This Crockpot Teriyaki BBQ Meatballs & Lil Smokies recipe combines tender homestyle meatballs and smoky little sausages coated in a delicious blend of sweet barbecue and teriyaki sauces. Perfect for easy entertaining or a fuss-free family meal, this dish cooks slowly to meld flavors and requires minimal hands-on time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes to 7 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meats
- 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
- Combine Meats: Place the frozen meatballs and Lit’l Smokies sausages into a large slow cooker, spreading them out evenly.
- Add Sauces: 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 evenly with the sauce mixture.
- 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 cooking to ensure even sauce distribution and prevent sticking.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the meatballs and Lil Smokies directly from the slow cooker for convenience or transfer to a serving platter. Provide toothpicks for easy appetizer-style eating.
Notes
- For best flavor, do not thaw meatballs before cooking; add them frozen as specified.
- Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker model’s heat settings if necessary.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Keywords: Crockpot meatballs, Teriyaki BBQ meatballs, Lit’l Smokies, Slow cooker appetizer, BBQ meatball recipe
