Crockpot Hot Dogs in Sauce

Enjoy Crockpot Hot Dogs in Sauce, juicy hot dogs slow-simmered in a sweet-tangy homemade sauce until plump and flavorful. This super-simple slow-cooker meal is a kid favorite, perfect for parties, game days, or easy dinners.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crockpot Hot Dogs in Sauce is the ultimate kid-friendly, no-fuss dinner that turns ordinary hot dogs into something special—plump, juicy, and coated in a sweet, tangy sauce that kids can’t resist. It’s incredibly easy: just dump everything in the slow cooker and walk away. Perfect for busy parents, potlucks, or game-day spreads where you need hands-off cooking. The sauce infuses the hot dogs with flavor without any grilling mess, and it’s customizable for picky eaters. Budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and guaranteed to get requests for seconds!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Use All-Beef Hot Dogs → Better flavor and texture.
• Slice Diagonally → More surface area for sauce absorption.
• Don’t Overcook → Hot dogs can split if cooked too long.
• Stir Occasionally → Ensures even coating.
• Double Sauce → Kids love dipping extras.
• Keep Warm → Perfect for parties—stays hot for hours.

Yield: 10 Servings

Crockpot Hot Dogs in Sauce

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Juicy hot dogs simmered in sweet-tangy sauce—ultimate kid-friendly crockpot dinner.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1½ cups ketchup
• 2 packages (16–20) all-beef hot dogs
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Hot dog buns
• Optional toppings: cheese, onions, relish

Instructions

1. Prep Hot Dogs → Slice diagonally or leave whole for kids.
2. Mix Sauce → Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper.
3. Layer Crockpot → Place hot dogs in slow cooker.
4. Pour Sauce → Cover hot dogs completely with sauce.
5. Stir Gently → Ensure all dogs are coated.
6. Slow Cook → Low 4 hours or high 2 hours.
7. Stir Halfway → Gently stir at halfway point for even flavor.
8. Check Tenderness → Hot dogs should be plump and sauce thickened.
9. Keep Warm → Switch to warm setting for serving.
10. Serve Fun → Place in buns, add favorite toppings, and watch kids smile!

Notes

• Slicing increases sauce contact—kids love the flavor.
• Use mild ingredients for picky eaters.
• Leftovers make great chili dogs or nachos.
• Serve with chips, fruit, or carrot sticks for balanced meal.

Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 110Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 3mgSodium 422mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 0gSugar 21gProtein 1g

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Ingredients Notes

• Hot Dogs → All-beef for best taste; turkey or chicken for lighter.
• Ketchup → Base of the sauce; use no-sugar-added for healthier.
• Brown Sugar → Adds classic sweetness kids love.
• Apple Cider Vinegar → Balances sweetness with tang.
• Worcestershire → Deep savory flavor (use sparingly for kids).
• Onion → Finely diced or powdered; melts into sauce.
• Garlic → Powdered for mild flavor kids accept.
• Mustard → Yellow for subtle tang.

Variations and Substitutions

• Milder → Reduce vinegar and Worcestershire.
• Spicy (for adults) → Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes separately.
• Low-Sugar → Use sugar-free ketchup + monk fruit.
• Different Dogs → Smoked sausage, bratwurst, or veggie dogs.
• Cheesy → Stir in shredded cheese last 30 min.
• Hawaiian → Add pineapple chunks.

Storage Options

• Refrigerator → Airtight container up to 4 days.
• Freezer → Freeze in sauce up to 3 months.
• Reheating → Warm in microwave or crockpot.

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