This recipe is a classic simply because it's so delicious. And when it's made in your crock pot, it's so easy. Using your crock pot means all you have to do is stir occasionally while it's sitting the buffet—if you have any left to stir!

We think the cocktail sauce is delicious with the jelly; it's basically just like chili sauce but a bit spicy, but use chili sauce if that is your preference. Any jelly or jam and any spicy tomato-based sauce will work well. Try using apricot or peach preserves with Italian tomato sauce, or use plum jam with cocktail sauce.