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Looking for the a quick, flavorful appetizer everyone will love?  These Slow Cooker Hawaiian Lil Smokies is going to be your new go to!

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Lil Smokies are the perfect appetizer or dinner! Little smokies, pineapple, red onion and peppers slow cooker in a sweet and savory glaze.  These are a hit at any get together but also make a great dinner.

 

I love an easy crockpot recipe that is full of flavor and can be an appetizer, lunch or dinner and these Hawaiian Lil Smokies are my new go to!

 

 

Everyone already loves Lil Smokies but slow cook them with pineapple, onion and pepper in a glazy sauce and you have an incredible recipe people will go crazy for! I have a ton of picky eaters and this one is always a hit with everyone, thankfully.  These are the first thing to go at parties and make a quick lunch or fabulous dinner when served over rice.  They almost have a sweet and sour vibe to them.  Pineapple pairs perfectly with the smoky sausages and the onions and peppers just add great flavor.  And that sauce? Amazing over rice!

 

This is definitely a recipe everyone will be asking you to bring for any occasion.  I do make it a lot in the summer because I feel like the pineapple gives off summery vibes but I will tell you I make this all year round!

 

I promise everyone will love these Slow Cooker Hawaiian Lil Smokies. 

Why This Hawaiian Lil Smokies Recipe Works

• Easy and fast appetizer.
• Family friendly.
• Crowd pleaser.
• Easy to take with you.
• Big hit at parties!
• Perfect all year round.
• Sweet and savory.
• Great for appetizer, lunch or dinner!

Substitutions:

 

You can substitue the Lil Smokies for any smoked sausage you like, andouille, turkey sausage or chicken sausage all work great in this recipe.

You can also switch out the onion for a sweet onion, yellow onion or even scallions, of course the onion can always be omitted if you prefer.  Same with the bell peppers, use whichever colors you like!

Serving Suggestions:

I love just serving this in the slow cooker with some toothpicks at parties and get together. This also makes a fabulous dinner or lunch! Serve this over rice to soak up all that flavorful sauce.  You can even serve it over creamy mashed potatoes.

 

Some of our favorite appetizer recipes we love: Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Meatballs, Slow Cooker Cranberry Pineapple Kielbasa, Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders.

 

You will want to make these delicious pineapple little smokies again and again! We do!

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recipe:

Can I use any sausage?

 

Yes, any sausage will work.  This is a recipe for little smokies but you can use any smoked sausage.  I like to use a beef/pork sausage but turkey sausage or chicken sausage also works great!  You can also spice it up and use an andouille or jalapeno sausage. 

 

Can I make this on the stove?

Yes you can actually make this on the stove or even in the oven.  Of course this would lower the cooking time. Just add everything to a large pan to cook it on the stove over medium high heat until thick and glazy.  For the oven combine all the ingredients and place in a 9×13 and bake at 400 until glazy, stirring frequently. 

Can I use fresh pineapple?

You can!  Sometimes fresh pineapple can break down protein but since this doesn’t take too long to cook I think it would work great.

 

Ingredients used for these Crockpot Hawaiian Little Smokies:

• Little smokies-  There are a variety of little smokies you can use, beef, pork, turkey, you can even use sliced smoked sausage.
• Pineapple chunks-  I just grab a can of pineapple chunks since you will need the juice from it also.
• Red onion- I love the red onion flavor in this but you can use yellow onion, white onion or scallions.
• Red and green bell pepper- These add great color and flavor to the dish!
• BBQ Sauce-  Use which ever your favorite bbq sauce is. 
• Low sodium soy sauce- I like to use a low sodium soy sauce so the dish isn’t too salty.
• Pineapple juice-  This adds great pineapple flavor to the sauce.
• Brown sugar- Adds sweetness and helps thicken the sauce.

How to make this Hawaiian Little Smokies Recipe:

1. In a slow cooker add your little smokies, drained pineapple chunks, onion and bell peppers.
2. In a small bowl whisk together the bbq sauce, soy sauce, pineapple juice and brown sugar. 
3. Pour the sauce over the little smokies and stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
5. Serve!

How To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

 

 

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• Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Meatballs
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• Italian Grinder Pinwheels
• Slow Cooker Pineapple Kielbasa Bites
• Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
• Jalapeno Popper Bites