Crockpot Sticky Teriyaki Little Smokies
If you’re not already using your crockpot to make appetizers, you’re missing out on one of the easiest hosting hacks I’ve ever found! These crockpot sticky teriyaki little smokies are super easy (seriously, we’re just chucking 6 ingredients into the slow cooker), and they’re sweet, savory, glossy, and always a big hit at parties.
More Crockpot Party Food Inspiration:
- Crockpot Sweet Chili Sloppy Joes
- Crockpot Sweet & Sour Meatballs
- Crockpot Mississippi Steak Bites
- Crockpot Korean BBQ Meatballs
- Crockpot Cherry Cola BBQ Meatballs
What You’ll Need
We’re only using 6 simple ingredients for these sticky teriyaki little smokies: little smokies sausages, pineapple chunks, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
The teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and soy sauce cook down into a sweet sticky glaze while the pineapple adds a little extra sweetness that works perfectly with the smoky sausages.
How To Make Crockpot Sticky Teriyaki Little Smokies
We love a dump and go recipe round here, and this is definitely one of those! No extra steps, we’re literally just throwing everything into the slow cooker.
Halfway through cooking, give everything a quick stir so the sauce coats all the little smokies evenly. Once they’re hot and glossy, they’re ready to serve straight from the crockpot!
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover little smokies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave or pop them back into the slow cooker until warmed through. The sauce thickens a little as it sits but loosens back up once reheated.
Quick Notes & Tips
- Use a thicker teriyaki sauce if you want the glaze extra sticky.
- If the sauce seems a little thin, leave the lid slightly cracked for the last 30 minutes.
- A small cornstarch slurry can help thicken the sauce even more if needed.
- Don’t overcook the little smokies or they can start to split!
Swaps & Variations
Chicken cocktail sausages work well instead of traditional little smokies if you want a lighter option.
Honey can be used in place of the brown sugar, and fresh pineapple works too, although it may release a little more liquid into the sauce as it cooks.
If you like a little heat, add some red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha. You can also stir in a splash of pineapple juice for an even sweeter sauce.
Serving Ideas
These are perfect for parties! Serve them straight from the crockpot with toothpicks on the side so they stay warm. I like to put them out alongside sliders, dips, wings, chips, and other easy party food favorites.
Crockpot Sticky Teriyaki Little Smokies
Ingredients
- 28 ounces little smokies
- 1 cup pineapple chunks drained
- ¾ cup teriyaki sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add the little smokies to the slow cooker.
- Scatter the pineapple chunks over the top.
- Pour in the teriyaki sauce and soy sauce.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and garlic powder over everything.
- Stir gently until the little smokies are coated in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, stirring once halfway through.
- Serve warm straight from the slow cooker.
If you’ve tried these, I’d love to hear how they turned out for you and how you served them! I love to hear about what you’ve been making in your own kitchen, and it’s always a huge honor to see that you’ve tried my ideas. You can leave a review and rating below!