These Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Bangers are exactly the kind of party food that disappears faster than you can set the tray down. My best friend actually brought a version of these to a weekend get-together, and I watched grown adults hover over the table until every last one was gone. They’re basically mini pork sausages (bangers) wrapped in bacon, slow-cooked in a sweet, sticky brown sugar glaze with just a touch of smoky heat. With only four ingredients and a set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker, they’re perfect for busy days when you want something impressive without babysitting the oven.
Serve these bacon wrapped bangers right in the foil trays or in a warm serving dish with toothpicks for easy grabbing. They’re great alongside other party snacks like cheese and crackers, veggie platters, or chips and dip. If you want to turn them into more of a meal, pair them with creamy mashed potatoes, a simple green salad, or buttered rolls to soak up the savory-sweet juices from the bottom of the tray. A cold beer, hard cider, or a simple sparkling lemonade works really well with the rich, smoky-sweet flavors.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Bangers
Servings: 10-12
Ingredients
2 pounds cocktail-size pork sausages (mini bangers or small pork breakfast links)
1 pound thin-cut bacon, sliced in thirds crosswise
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika if preferred)
Directions
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