Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Wieners in Homemade BBQ Sauce

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Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Wieners in Homemade BBQ Sauce
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 28, 2024

This slow cooker recipe takes classic wieners to a whole new level. The homemade BBQ sauce adds a tangy and smoky flavor that perfectly complements the juicy wieners. Serve them at your next barbecue or party and watch your guests go wild for these tasty treats!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds wieners
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Hot dog buns, for serving

Directions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, molasses, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Stir the sauce until well combined.
  3. Add the wieners to the slow cooker and toss them in the sauce to coat evenly.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the wieners are heated through and the flavors meld together.
  5. Serve the wieners in hot dog buns and top with additional sauce, if desired.

Interesting Facts

  • Wieners are a popular food in the United States and are commonly served at barbecues, picnics, and sporting events.
  • The term 'wiener' comes from the German word for Vienna, the city where sausages like these originated.
  • Using a slow cooker allows the wieners to cook slowly and absorb the flavors of the BBQ sauce, resulting in a deliciously tender and flavorful dish.