Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies in the Slow Cooker

Perfect for an appetizer or dinner, Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies is easy to make and only takes a few hours in the slow cooker.

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Nothing could be easier than using the slow cooker for a delicious meal. I’ve made a few Hawaiian-inspired recipes before, and this was just as tasty as the others. Using pineapple and red bell peppers together gives any meal that sweet and tangy flavor.

We bought a bunch of Lit’l Smokies sausage links for our scout campout, and the boys really enjoyed them. So when we had some extras, we decided to cook them in the slow cooker. I also had some extra Caribean Jerk marinade in the refrigerator to use. It has similar flavors so it went well.

I’ve always liked slow cooker meals for their ease. Especially ones like this since you only have to dump everything in the crock pot and let it cook.

Lit’l smokies are perfect for making an easy appetizer. We like the simple ingredients to make the Hawaiian flavor.

My original recipe uses a whole pineapple that we cored and chopped. You could also purchase a can of pineapple chunks in pineapple juice. If you do, I would pour the juice right in there as well. 

What are Lit’l Smokies?

This will partially depend on the brand you purchase. We typically buy Hillshire Farm brand Beef Lit’l Smokies. These are mini sausages (sometimes called cocktail sausages) made from beef. They are great for appetizers or to cook up with breakfast.

Where do I buy Lit’l Smokies?

You can find them in the cold meat section at your local grocery store. Most of the time, they are near the hot dogs, bacon, and prepackaged deli meat.

What is the Best Time to Serve Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies?

This is one of my favorite recipes to make for a crowd. It’s the perfect appetizer for game day parties, holiday parties, or a cocktail party. Party guests will love how easy it is to enjoy this simple recipe at your next party. Just make sure you prepare the slow cooker Hawaiian little smokies early enough since it takes a couple hours in the slow cooker. 

Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies Step by Step

Ingredients

• 12 oz beef Lit’l Smokies, drained
• 1 pineapple, cored and chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup Caribbean jerk marinade

Preparation

Add Lit’l Smokies, pineapple, and red pepper to the slow cooker.

Pour the marinade over everything and gently stir to coat.

Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 hours. Serve warm.

Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies Leftovers

Storage: Store leftover Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to 3-4 days.

Reheating: Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, until heated through.

Recipe

Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies

Perfect for an appetizer or dinner, Hawaiian Lit'l Smokies is easy to make and only takes a few hours in the slow cooker.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes

Course:

Appetizer

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Main Dish

Cuisine:

American

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Hawaiian

Diet

Gluten Free

Keyword:

hawaiian

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li’l smokies

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pineapple

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slow cooker

Dietary Needs:

Dairy-Free

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Egg-Free

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Gluten-Free

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Nut-Free

Meat:

Beef

Cooking Method:

Slow-Cooker

Servings: 4

5 from 12 votes

Ingredients

• 12 oz beef Lit'l Smokies (drained)
• 1 pineapple (cored and chopped)
• 1 red pepper (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Caribbean jerk marinade

Recommended Equipment

• Pineapple Corer
• Slow Cooker/Crock Pot

Instructions

• Add Lit'l Smokies, pineapple, and red pepper to the slow cooker
• Pour the marinade over everything and gently stir to coat
• Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 hours
• Serve warm

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Nutrition Facts

Hawaiian Lit'l Smokies

Amount Per Serving (8 sausages)

Calories 462 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Cholesterol 54mg18%

Sodium 1358mg57%

Potassium 1033mg30%

Carbohydrates 48g16%

Fiber 14g56%

Sugar 27g30%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 9831IU197%

Vitamin C 146mg177%

Calcium 138mg14%

Iron 7mg39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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