Our Traeger Smoked Sausage Burnt Ends recipe is super simple, but really takes BBQ Smokies to a whole different level. Tossed in mustard, sprinkled with rub, and then slow smoked on the pellet grill for a couple of hours before getting sauced, tossed, and smoked some more. Amazing, smoky flavor, super easy to make, and they make a great holiday, football, party, or potluck appetizer!

Traeger Smoked Sausage Burnt Ends

I grew up with BBQ Little Smokies, and they are still a staple at just about every holiday dinner we have. Not only do the kids LOVE them, but this 40-year-old kid still does too. I mean, what is more fun than tiny little bbq sauce covered hot dogs that you get to eat with toothpicks BEFORE dinner?

Not much.

Except maybe this grown-up version.

I didn’t really think while I was making these that I’d wind up loving them as much as I did, but WHOA. The pellet grill really works some magic!

Most versions you’ve probably eaten are super easy. Just little smoked sausages and your favorite barbecue sauce. This one borrows some technique from our favorite burnt ends to turn those mini smoke sausages into little flavor bombs.

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Smoke Sausage Burnt Ends shopping list

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

tiny smoked sausages (Little Smokies work great and are the most common brand)

mustard

bbq rub (we used our Everything Rub and it was perfect!)

barbecue sauce

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How to make “Crockpot Little Smokies” on the Traeger

This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

Preheat your pellet grill

We’re shooting for around 200°, give or take.

Rub your smokies

Throw the smokies into a bowl. Lightly coat your smoked sausages with mustard and then sprinkle with the rub. Place them into a grill-safe pan.

Smoke ’em

Place the pan in the smoker and let it ride for 1-1 1/2 hours.

Sauce ’em

Pour in some of your favorite barbecue sauce and throw the pan back on the grill. Turn up the temperature to about 300° and let cook for 15-20 minutes.

Enjoy

Serve with toothpicks and napkins!

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Yield: 12 servings

Traeger Smoked Sausage Burnt Ends

Name: Traeger Smoked Sausage Burnt Ends
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds small smoked sausages (like Little Smokies, or similar); 3 tablespoons mustard (yellow, dijon, stone ground, just pick your favorite here); 3 tablespoons bbq rub (my Everything Rub is great for this!); 2 cups barbecue sauce

This simple and classic appetizer is taken for a smokey, delicious turn when we turn those tiny smoked sausages into a burnt end style bite!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 pounds small smoked sausages (like Little Smokies, or similar)
3 tablespoons mustard (yellow, dijon, stone ground, just pick your favorite here)
3 tablespoons bbq rub (my Everything Rub is great for this!)
2 cups barbecue sauce

Instructions

Preheat your grill to 200°.
Drain the smokies well, pat dry with some paper towels, and place them into a bowl. Toss the smokies with the mustard until they are evenly coated. Sprinkle on the rub over all the sausages, and then place them into a grill-safe pan.
Smoke the sausages for 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
Turn the temperature up to 300°F. Sauce the smokies, and put them back on the grill. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is set.

Traeger Smoked Sausage Burnt Ends