{"id":247903,"date":"2026-06-23T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/this-slow-cooker-appetizer-is-dangerously-easy-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T12:00:00","slug":"this-slow-cooker-appetizer-is-dangerously-easy-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/this-slow-cooker-appetizer-is-dangerously-easy-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"This Slow Cooker Appetizer Is Dangerously Easy &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"These Hawaiian little smokies are the perfect easy appetizer for parties, game days, holidays, and potlucks. Made in the slow cooker with cocktail sausages, pineapple, and sweet BBQ sauce, they are simple, saucy, and always a hit!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be surprised if these Hawaiian Lil\u2019 Smokies steal the show! Slow cooked in a <strong>sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce<\/strong>, they\u2019re bite-sized, <strong>irresistible<\/strong>, and dangerously easy to snack on.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Bowl of hawiian lil' smokies.\" class=\"wp-image-341850\" title=\"Don't be surprised if these Hawaiian Lil' Smokies steal the show! Slow cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, they're bite-sized, irresistible, and dangerously easy to snack on.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hawaiian Little Smokies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of hawiian lil' smokies.\" class=\"wp-image-341850\" title=\"Don't be surprised if these Hawaiian Lil' Smokies steal the show! Slow cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, they're bite-sized, irresistible, and dangerously easy to snack on.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hawaiian Little Smokies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-why-you-need-these-at-your-next-party\">Why You Need These at Your Next Party<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A delicious twist on the classic:<\/strong>\u00a0If you love traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/little-smokies-recipe\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"119022\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">BBQ lil\u2019 smokies<\/a>, you\u2019ll love this Hawaiian version. Sweet pineapple adds a tropical flavor that takes this party favorite to the next level. Try my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crockpot-grape-jelly-little-smokies\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"330532\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">grape jelly lil\u2019 smokies<\/a> next!<\/li>\n<li><strong>The slow cooker does all the work:<\/strong>\u00a0Just dump, stir, and let it cook! With only a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, this appetizer couldn\u2019t be easier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweet, savory, and impossible to resist:<\/strong>\u00a0The combination of smoky sausages, juicy pineapple, tangy BBQ sauce, and brown sugar creates a flavor-packed bite that keeps everyone coming back for more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hawaiian-lil-smokies-ingredients\">Hawaiian Lil\u2019 Smokies Ingredients <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled Hawaiian lil' smokies ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-341937\" title=\"Don't be surprised if these Hawaiian Lil' Smokies steal the show! Slow cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, they're bite-sized, irresistible, and dangerously easy to snack on.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hawaiian Little Smokies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IngredientsWithLabelsHawaiianLilSmokies-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IngredientsWithLabelsHawaiianLilSmokies.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IngredientsWithLabelsHawaiianLilSmokies-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IngredientsWithLabelsHawaiianLilSmokies-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IngredientsWithLabelsHawaiianLilSmokies-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IngredientsWithLabelsHawaiianLilSmokies-1200x800.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IngredientsWithLabelsHawaiianLilSmokies-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled Hawaiian lil' smokies ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-341937\" title=\"Don't be surprised if these Hawaiian Lil' Smokies steal the show! Slow cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, they're bite-sized, irresistible, and dangerously easy to snack on.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hawaiian Little Smokies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IngredientsWithLabelsHawaiianLilSmokies-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IngredientsWithLabelsHawaiianLilSmokies.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IngredientsWithLabelsHawaiianLilSmokies-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IngredientsWithLabelsHawaiianLilSmokies-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IngredientsWithLabelsHawaiianLilSmokies-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Make it Spicy:<\/strong> Slice up a fresh jalape\u00f1o and add it with the lil smokies and pineapple! Or add 2-3 pinches of red pepper flakes to bring the heat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pineapple:<\/strong> You can add more or less pineapple, and you may replace the canned pineapple with fresh pineapple chunks if you\u2019d like! Just be sure to still add pineapple juice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Veggies:<\/strong> Dice up some red onion and bell peppers to add color and flavor to the smokies! I suggest 1-2 cups total of added vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-hawaiian-lil-smokies\">How to Make Hawaiian Lil\u2019 Smokies<\/h2>\n<p>This Hawaiian little smokies recipe is one of those tried-and-true appetizers that my whole family loves. They couldn\u2019t be easier to make, and they\u2019re a hit every single time. The slow cooker makes them perfect for parties and game days since you can keep them warm and ready to serve. I love pairing them with other easy favorites like <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crispy-potato-skins\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"115635\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">crispy potato skins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/mozzarella-sticks\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"88908\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">mozzarella sticks<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/beer-cheese-dip\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">beer cheese dip<\/a> for a simple party spread everyone enjoys.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Add to the slow cooker:<\/strong> Add\u00a0the lit\u2019l smokies\u00a0and\u00a0pineapple chunks\u00a0to the slow cooker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the Sauce:<\/strong> Combine\u00a0barbecue sauce,\u00a0pineapple juice,\u00a0brown sugar, and\u00a0soy sauce\u00a0in a medium bowl.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stir and Cook:<\/strong> Pour the sauce over the lil\u2019 smokies and pineapple. Stir everything together, then cover and cook on LOW for 1 \u00bd-2 hours, or on HIGH for 1 hour until everything is heated through before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"341933\" alt=\"Pineapple and lit'l smokies in a slow cooker. \" class=\"wp-image-341933\" title=\"Don't be surprised if these Hawaiian Lil' Smokies steal the show! Slow cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, they're bite-sized, irresistible, and dangerously easy to snack on.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hawaiian Little Smokies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"341933\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Pineapple and lit'l smokies in a slow cooker. \" class=\"wp-image-341933\" title=\"Don't be surprised if these Hawaiian Lil' Smokies steal the show! Slow cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, they're bite-sized, irresistible, and dangerously easy to snack on.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hawaiian Little Smokies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"341934\" alt=\"Sauce ingredients whisked together in a bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-341934\" title=\"Don't be surprised if these Hawaiian Lil' Smokies steal the show! Slow cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, they're bite-sized, irresistible, and dangerously easy to snack on.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hawaiian Little Smokies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"341934\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Sauce ingredients whisked together in a bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-341934\" title=\"Don't be surprised if these Hawaiian Lil' Smokies steal the show! Slow cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, they're bite-sized, irresistible, and dangerously easy to snack on.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hawaiian Little Smokies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" data-id=\"341935\" alt=\"Sauce being poured over the pineapple and lit'l smokies in the slow cooker. \" class=\"wp-image-341935\" title=\"Don't be surprised if these Hawaiian Lil' Smokies steal the show! Slow cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, they're bite-sized, irresistible, and dangerously easy to snack on.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hawaiian Little Smokies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-2-1200x802.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-2-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-2-1200x802.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" data-id=\"341935\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-2-1200x802.jpg\" alt=\"Sauce being poured over the pineapple and lit'l smokies in the slow cooker. \" class=\"wp-image-341935\" title=\"Don't be surprised if these Hawaiian Lil' Smokies steal the show! Slow cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, they're bite-sized, irresistible, and dangerously easy to snack on.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hawaiian Little Smokies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-2-1200x802.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-2-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HawaiianLilSmokies-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alternative-cooking-method\">Alternative Cooking Method<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stovetop:<\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Add to Saucepan:<\/strong> Instead of using the slow cooker, add the smokies and pineapple chunks to a medium sized saucepan, then pour the sauce over them. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Simmer:<\/strong> Stir to combine and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and deepened in color.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-must-have-tool-for-this-recipe\">Must Have Tool For This Recipe<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-55034652\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker (4\u20136 quart)<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Use a slow cooker for an easy, hands-off method, or a medium pot if you prefer to make it on the stovetop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2.jpg&amp;description=Hawaiian Little Smokies\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"341829\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-341830\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"341830\" data-servings=\"10\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-2604561100\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-2604561100\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-341830-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-341830-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"341830\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-341830-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add 28 ounces Lil&#8217; Smokies sausages and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-341830-1 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 (15.25-ounce) can pineapple chunks<\/span> to the slow cooker. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-341830-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Combine <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-341830-3 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 cup barbecue sauce<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-341830-2 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bd cup pineapple juice<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-341830-4 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u2153 cup brown sugar<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-341830-5 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">3 tablespoons soy sauce<\/span> in a medium bowl, then pour over the lil&#8217; smokies and pineapple.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-341830-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir everything together, then cover and cook on LOW for 1 \u00bd-2 hours, or on  HIGH for 1 hour until everything is heated through before serving. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-341830-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Leftover and Make Ahead Instructions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Fridge:<\/strong> Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until warm.<\/li>\n<li class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> Freeze before cooking for up to 3 months. Add the smokies, pineapple, and sauce to a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then cook as directed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Make Ahead:<\/strong> Combine the smokies, pineapple, and sauce up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-341830-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">351<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">51<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1410<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">294<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">86<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Overhead shot of the hawaiian little smokies in a slow cooker. \" class=\"wp-image-341851\" title=\"Don't be surprised if these Hawaiian Lil' Smokies steal the show! Slow cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, they're bite-sized, irresistible, and dangerously easy to snack on.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hawaiian Little Smokies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of the hawaiian little smokies in a slow cooker. \" class=\"wp-image-341851\" title=\"Don't be surprised if these Hawaiian Lil' Smokies steal the show! Slow cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, they're bite-sized, irresistible, and dangerously easy to snack on.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hawaiian Little Smokies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hawaiian-lil-smokies-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-fun-appetizers-to-try\">More Fun Appetizers to Try<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/rocketlazyloadscript\">\n\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js' );\n\tfbq( 'init', '1748581388781497' );\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hawaiian-little-smokies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. 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