Sweet Home Cocktail Weenies

An Easy Appetizer for Potlucks & Office Holiday Parties

This is the ultimate no-stress party recipe—the one everyone asks about and no one believes took only minutes to prep. Sweet Home Cocktail Weenies combine sweet heat and smoky flavor in a slow cooker, making them perfect for office holiday parties, church potlucks, game days, and last-minute gatherings. Familiar, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly adaptable, this is a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

Yield: Serves 12–16 as an appetizer
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2–3 hours (slow cooker)

Ingredients

• 1 (12–16 oz) jar Sweet Home Pepper Jelly (Raspberry, Blackberry, or your favorite flavor)
• ½ cup Sweet Home BBQ Sauce (Beer Bourbon or the classic Carolina recommended)
• 1–2 lbs cocktail sausages or mini smoked sausages
• A box of toothpicks

Optional Add-Ins

• Splash of Sweet Home Apple Cider or pineapple juice
• Pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat

Instructions

1. Add the pepper jelly and BBQ sauce to a slow cooker and stir until well combined.
2. Add the cocktail sausages and gently toss to coat evenly.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve warm directly from the slow cooker with toothpicks.

Perfect Pairings

• Cheese and cracker trays
• Veggie platters
• Sweet Home Mocktails or punch
• Brunch spreads or casual buffet tables

These cocktail weenies travel well, stay warm without drying out, and pair perfectly with self-serve party menus.