Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Dr Pepper Cranberry Cherry Lil’ Smokies


  • Author: Sophie

Description

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 2 to 3 hours on LOW
  • Total time: About 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Servings: 10 to 12
  • Calories: Approximately 250 per serving, depending on the sausage and sauce brands
  • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Scale

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (14 oz each) cocktail sausages, drained
  • 1 cup Dr Pepper
  • 1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup cherry preserves
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together the Dr Pepper, cranberry sauce, cherry preserves, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Add the sausages to the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Stir gently to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours or HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  5. Remove the lid for the final 15 to 20 minutes if the sauce needs to reduce, stirring occasionally.
  6. Switch to WARM, serve with toothpicks, and garnish with cranberries if desired.