Served these at a party and they vanished so fast, I barely had time to grab some

Emily Monaco

Contributing Writer

If you're looking for a delicious appetizer to serve as part of a cookout or game day buffet, the recipe below is the perfect contender. These mini hot dogs simmer in barbecue sauce for several hours until they're smoky and rich. Serve with toothpicks, and this appetizer is ready to go.

While you certainly can use your favorite store-bought barbecue sauce for this recipe, this doctored version is delicious and simple to make. A combination of ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and vinegar forms the base, with spices and aromatics adding kick and depth of flavor. It'll soon become your new favorite!

Cooktop Cove

Slow cooker bbq mini hot dogs

5 minutes

2 hours

2 hours 5 minutes

2 cups ketchup

½ cup apple cider vinegar

¼ cup packed brown sugar

¼ cup mustard

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon hot sauce

2 16-ounce packages little smokies

Whisk together the sauce ingredients.

Add the little smokies to the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top. Stir to combine.

Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours. Serve hot.

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