Slow Cooker Peach Jalapeño Beef Smokies: If you need a snack that takes almost no work but still wows a crowd, this one is for you. These slow cooker peach jalapeño beef smokies are a simple party bite that you’ll want to make again and again. Sweet peach preserves mix with spicy jalapeño and juicy beef smokies to make a sticky, shiny sauce, and it barely takes any prep at all. The slow cooker does the hard work and keeps everything warm while you serve it. This snack has that classic Midwest party feel — easy to make, easy to love, and simple to make in a bigger batch for game days, potlucks, or holiday get-togethers.
You can serve these smokies right out of the slow cooker with toothpicks so people can grab them easily, or you can spoon them onto a serving plate with some extra sauce poured on top. They go great next to cheese and crackers, a fresh veggie tray, crunchy kettle chips, or other party favorites like sliders and deviled eggs. If you’re looking for drinks to go with them, try cold beer, sparkling water, or a slightly sweet iced tea — they all balance out the sweet and spicy sauce nicely.
These sweet and spicy slow cooker beef smokies make the easiest party snack ever. With just peach preserves, jalapeños, and beef smokies, this sticky, flavorful appetizer needs almost no prep and stays warm right in the slow cooker. It’s perfect for potlucks, game days, and holiday gatherings when you want a crowd-pleaser without much effort.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen beef smokies, taken out of their vacuum-sealed packaging
- 1 cup thick peach preserves
- 1/3 cup sliced pickled jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño brine (the liquid from the jar)
Slow Cooker Peach Jalapeño Beef Smokies: Directions
- Place the frozen beef smokies straight into the slow cooker — no need to thaw them first. Spoon the peach preserves evenly over the top of the smokies so they start to melt as things heat up. Add the sliced jalapeños and pour the jalapeño brine over everything as well.
- Put the lid on the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours. During this time, stir the mixture once or twice so the preserves melt smoothly into a sauce and coat the smokies evenly as they warm all the way through.
- Once the sauce looks smooth and glossy and the smokies are fully heated, switch your slow cooker setting to WARM. Give everything one more good stir so each smokie is coated in sauce. You can serve them right from the slow cooker, or spoon them into a bowl for easy serving at your party.