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Slow Cooker Saturdays
Do you need something to bring to a picnic, potluck or party? Prepping Crock-pot barbecue franks seriously is one of the easiest side dishes to prep. I have made it several times for potlucks. The barbecue franks have been my go-to recipe for gatherings for a few years.
Instead of using hotdogs now, last month at Trader Joe’s I found some no-nitrates-and-nitrites-added franks! They aren’t as cheap as those Bar S Franks I used to keep stocked in the freeze for $0.88/package, but they are way healthier! I also like to use Bull’s-Eye Barbecue Sauce because it has no high fructose corn syrup. In addition, I like Trader Joe’s Barbecue Sauce, plus Trader Joe’s Brand doesn’t use GMOs. Go here to find out the first step in getting a Trader Joe’s near you. **Update 4/29/13: I just started making my own barbecue sauce, so you can go here if you are interested in a really easy recipe!
We eat these in a bowl plain if I use water and make them soupy and just on a plate if they are thick. I think they would be great paired with a great whole wheat roll or sourdough bread, but we’ve never done it. You could also add a can of corn and a handful of spinach to the crock-pot to get more veggies. I add spinach to almost everything including enchiladas, zucchini bread, and banana bread!
Ingredients
- 1 package of healthified Franks
- 3/4 cups barbecue sauce (make your own here)
- optional, up to 3/4 cup water to thin the consistency of the sauce
Instructions
- Dice the Franks.
- Insert into the crock-pot.
- Pour barbecue sauce mixture over Franks and stir.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours or until cooked.
- Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 1 package of healthified Franks
- 3/4 cups barbecue sauce (make your own here)
- optional, up to 3/4 cup water to thin the consistency of the sauce
Instructions
- Dice the Franks.
- Insert into the crock-pot.
- Pour barbecue sauce mixture over Franks and stir.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours or until cooked.
- Enjoy!
The Verdict: This really is one of the easiest recipes ever! I just love tossing these two ingredients in the slow cooker, getting a whole bunch of other things done and I have some hot food, ready to be devoured! Of course, my kids love this!
Have you made your own barbecue sauce before?
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Sonja
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thanks for the BBQ sauce tip…always looking for something better.
Hey Debbie! I know what you mean! You are welcome.
How do you eat this? Plain? On a roll? We love Bullseye BBQ sauce and are wild about the honey flavor.
We eat these in a bowl if I add water and they are soupy as shown in the last picture. We eat them plain off of the plate if they are thick. Sounds like a great idea to top a whole wheat roll with them.
I usually won’t eat hot dogs but I do eat them if they are nitrate free! This sounds fabulous! Have a fabulous week!
What a great idea! And perfect for parties
Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & see you again soon.