This Little Smokies Crockpot Recipe may be our new favorite easy appetizer recipe! All you need are 4 ingredients and a crockpot. Perfect for a make-ahead appetizer for a crowd!
Our Little Smokies recipe is perfect for game day! Try serving them alongside some of our other favorite game day appetizers like our Garlic Bread Pizza Dip or our Beer Cheese Dip!
Crockpot Little Smokies Recipe
No party is complete without delicious appetizers. I literally could just eat appetizers and skip the dinner (but go right to the dessert of course).
Mini hotdogs or little smokies are a must-have at any party and our Crockpot Little Smokies appetizer will soon become one of your all-time favorite appetizers to serve.
This is one of our staple game day recipes! They are perfect for everything from a tailgate party to an appetizer for your holiday dinner. Not only are they easy to make, but they are also always a crowd-pleaser.
What are Little Smokies?
Little Smokies are just little smoked sausages (aka cocktail wieners or mini hot dogs). They typically come already fully cooked and any brand will work just fine for this recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 14-ounce packages of little smokies
- 18 ounces of chili sauce (1.5 bottles)
- 8 ounces of pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
How to make Little Smokies in the Crockpot
You honestly will not even believe how easy it is to make our little smokies crockpot recipe. There is no cooking involved, just throw everything in the crockpot and let it go!
- Place the little smokies into your crockpot or slow cooker. (FYI, the little smokies are usually fully cooked, so you aren’t really even cooking them, you are just warming them up and seasoning them)
- In a small bowl whisk together the chili sauce, pineapple juice, and brown sugar. Pour the mixture over the little smokies in the crockpot.
- Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours or low heat for 6-8 hours.
You can serve your little smokies right in the crockpot (just put the crockpot on warm)
Serve them toothpicks for easy access!
More Crockpot Recipes
- Crockpot Mac and Cheese
- Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders
- Slow Cooker Apple Bread Pudding with Caramel Drizzle
- Crockpot Philly Cheesesteak
- Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken
Crockpot Little Smokies Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 14 ounce packages Little Smokies
- 18 ounces chili sauce 1.5 bottles
- 8 ounces pineapple juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Place the little smokies in the crockpot
- In a small bowl whisk together chili sauce, pineapple juice, and brown sugar and pour the mixture over the little smokies.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low heat for 6-8 hours.
- Serve Warm
Really enjoyed this recipe!! I did add sauted onion, as a personal preference, followed recipe otherwise. Was a huge hit!!
Spicy but delicious. Everyone liked them