Crockpot BBQ Sausage and Peppers

Savor Crockpot BBQ Sausage and Peppers, a smoky, juicy dish with flavorful sausage links, sweet bell peppers, onions, and tangy homemade BBQ sauce. This effortless slow-cooker meal is perfect for busy nights, delivering classic barbecue taste with minimal prep.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Sausage and Peppers is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it comfort food—tender sausage slices, colorful bell peppers, and onions all bathed in a rich, tangy BBQ sauce that caramelizes beautifully during cooking. It’s hearty, satisfying, and incredibly versatile, whether served over rice, piled into buns, or enjoyed as-is. This recipe uses simple ingredients, requires almost no hands-on time, and tastes like you slaved over a grill. The slow cooker melds the flavors perfectly, making it a family favorite that’s great for weeknights, potlucks, or meal prep.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Brown the sausage first → Adds amazing flavor and color.
• Slice sausage on the bias → Creates more surface area for sauce.
• Use thick bell peppers → They hold their shape better.
• Don’t add sauce too early → It can burn; add in last 2 hours.
• Stir halfway → Ensures even cooking and sauce distribution.
• Broil at end → For caramelized edges (optional but worth it).

Yield: 8 Servings

Crockpot BBQ Sausage and Peppers

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Smoky, juicy BBQ sausage and peppers made effortlessly in the crockpot.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1½ cups BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 lbs Italian or smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Brown Sausage → Heat oil in skillet; brown sausage slices 3–4 minutes.
2. Prep Veggies → Slice bell peppers and onion into strips.
3. Layer Crockpot → Place onions and peppers at bottom.
4. Add Sausage → Layer browned sausage over vegetables.
5. Make Sauce → Whisk BBQ sauce, garlic, Worcestershire, brown sugar, paprika, and pepper.
6. Pour Sauce → Cover sausage and veggies completely.
7. Slow Cook → Low 6 hours or high 3 hours until tender.
8. Stir Halfway → Gently stir at halfway point.
9. Optional Broil → Transfer to sheet pan; broil 3–5 minutes for caramelization.
10. Serve → Spoon into bowls or onto buns; enjoy this smoky delight!

Notes

• Browning sausage is optional but adds incredible flavor.
• Use thick-cut sausage to prevent shrinking.
• Leftovers are great in sandwiches, wraps, or over rice.
• Serve with coleslaw, cornbread, or grilled corn.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 474Total Fat 34gSaturated Fat 11gUnsaturated Fat 23gCholesterol 68mgSodium 1447mgCarbohydrates 27gFiber 1gSugar 21gProtein 15g

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Ingredients Notes

• Sausage → Italian or smoked; pork or turkey for lighter option.
• Bell Peppers → Mix of colors for sweetness and visual appeal.
• Onion → Yellow or sweet onion; sliced thick.
• BBQ Sauce → Homemade or store-bought sugar-free/low-sugar.
• Garlic → Fresh minced for bold flavor.
• Worcestershire → Adds savory depth.
• Brown Sugar → Balances acidity; use monk fruit for low-carb.
• Smoked Paprika → Enhances barbecue smokiness.

Variations and Substitutions

• Spicy → Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
• Low-Carb → Use sugar-free BBQ sauce and serve over cauliflower rice.
• Vegetarian → Use plant-based sausage and veggie broth.
• Different Sausage → Bratwurst, chorizo, or chicken sausage.
• Extra Veggies → Add zucchini, mushrooms, or corn.
• Sauce Swap → Teriyaki or honey mustard for variety.

Storage Options

• Refrigerator → Airtight container up to 4 days.
• Freezer → Freeze in portions up to 3 months.
• Reheating → Stovetop or microwave with splash of broth.

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