Perfect for an appetizer or dinner, Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies is easy to make and only takes a few hours in the slow cooker.
Jump to RecipeNothing 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 give any meal that sweet and tangy flavor.
We bought a bunch of Lit’l Smokies 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 went well.
I’ve always liked slow cooker meals for their ease. Especially ones like this that you only have to dump it all in and let it cook.
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
Originally Published On: May 12, 2021
Last Updated On: July 26, 2023
Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies
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
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
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.
Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies FAQs
This will partially depend on the brand you purchase. We typically buy Hillshire Farms brand Beef Lit’l Smokies. These are tiny sausages made from beef. They are great for appetizers or to cook up with breakfast.
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.
Pineapple Recipes to try
- Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops
- Pineapple Bread Casserole
- Pineapple Coconut Dessert Bars
- Hawaiian Chicken Wraps: An Easy Summer Meal
- Crystallized Pineapple: A Sweet Snack with Only 3 Ingredients
- Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry
- Hawaiian Chicken
- Strawberry Pineapple Daiquiri Frozen Drink Recipe
- Carrot Cake with Pineapple Filling
- Hawaiian Meatballs in the Slow Cooker
- Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
- 5 Ingredient Rum Runner Cocktail Recipe
- Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies in the Slow Cooker
- Frozen Piña Colada
- Fluffy Frozen Fruit Salad
- Tropical Yogurt Parfait
- Frozen Fruit Cups: The Perfect Summer Treat
- 5 Cup Salad Recipe: A Perfect Cool Summer Dessert
More Hawaiian-Inspired Recipes
- Easy Hawaiian Sliders Recipe with Ham and Cheese
- Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies in the Slow Cooker
- Hawaiian Chicken Wraps: An Easy Summer Meal
- Hawaiian Meatballs in the Slow Cooker
- Hawaiian Chicken
This is a wonderful little appetizer. I love pork with pineapple, so I will have to try this!
Adding pineapple to anything makes it amazing 🙂
Oh gosh my husband loves these! But I haven’t tried them in a slow cooker! I sure will though!
I love using the slow cooker, it makes things so easy!
Perfect for summer parties. I love the pineapple with the saltiness of the litl smokies.
Yes, it’s such a wonderful combination!
I love lil smokies! This Hawaiin flavor is an awesome idea. I can’t wait to give it a try, the perfect appetizer.
Pineapple is my favorite, so we like to add Hawaiian flavor to a lot of things 🙂
It is nice to see something a little different. This would be a fun recipe to try out!
We like to change up normal sometimes. Keeps it interesting 🙂
I love this recipe of Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies. Gonna try this for my dinner. Thanks for sharing with us.
You’re so welcome, I hope you enjoy it!
This is a nice appetizer or even as a light meal. I like the combination of pineapple and Lit’l smokies — sweet and savory.
You’re right, it would be great for either meal.
This sounds amazing! I could easily wolf this down in no time.
Once you start, it’s hard to stop!
These little smokies are perfect for parties. This dish sounds fantastic!
Yes! They are perfect for a party or potluck meal.
I love your recipe. I feel like I can eat this not just dinner or appetizer but also lunch and breakfast haha
Yep, it’s good almost any time of the day!
Oh i like bite sized savoury snacks like this.. I think it is indeed a perfect appetizer or a go-to dish when your watching movies at home. I would actually go for this than pop corns..
Thank you foe sharing this recipe
Bite-sized are always great. It’s so easy to eat and fun, too.
This appetizer is new to me and seems a yummy one. Would love to give it a try. Thank you for sharing!
It was a great way to dress up something plain and give it new flavor.
Everything is better with the pineapple. Wouldn’t you say?
Yes! Pineapple is my favorite!!
I love Hawaiian Lit’l Smokies! It’s so yummy and tasty! I can’t wait to make it for my family and friends.
I hope they all enjoy them too!
These are delicious! Everyone at our BBQ this weekend loved them.
Awesome, I’m so glad to hear it!
Nnniiiccceeeee….I am not sure I will handle all the smokies but I must try out the dish! Thanks for sharing about this dish!
It’s so good when you combine them with the pineapple flavor 🙂
Yum, these look delicious. I wish I can have them right now. Thank you for sharing.
They are so easy to make, you could have them soon if you’d like.
Wow these Hawaiian smokies look so good! I love slow cooker recipes that are easy to put together and yours sound like a winner. Just can’t wait to try it out for my next weekend party. 🙂
What size of crock pot did you use for this. I would love to take them to a pot luck.
I have a 6 quart slow cooker. This is the exact one I have here (just in a different color since they don’t make it in silver anymore) and it works perfectly: https://amzn.to/3KI38i9