This easy Instant Pot Little Smokies recipe makes the best appetizer! Yummy ingredients combine to make a flavorful and easy sauce everyone will enjoy.
This often requested family favorite appetizer shows up at most of our holiday gatherings. It comes together quickly in the Instant Pot and offers delicious flavor thanks to the simple homemade sauce. You can make little smokies in the crockpot, too!If you’re planning a party or a get together with family or friends, I love pairing these Little Smokies with an appetizer menu that includes cream cheese dip and buffalo chicken meatballs.
Little Smokies Recipe
Food is a love language in my family. Time spent in the kitchen together preparing meals and then around the table enjoying those meals are some of my favorite ways to show my love and create memories.
Whenever we’re headed to a get-together, someone always asks for me to bring a special recipe. I think it’s a hazard of my job. I’ve found that this lil smokies recipe is one that everyone loves. And as a busy mom, I love how easy it is to make!
You only need four ingredients, 20 minutes and an Instant Pot to make the magic happen.
It’s a great option if you have last-minute guests or are busy trying to make a dish from scratch. (I also love these deviled eggs for this reason.)
More Appetizer Recipes You Will Love
- HOT APPETIZERS: Pull Apart Pigs in a Blanket | Taco Ring | Rolled Tacos | Soft Pretzels | Hanky Panky
- COLD APPETIZERS: Cheese Ball Recipe | Deviled Eggs
Lil Smokies Ingredients
- 4 packages of little smokies
- 1 ½ bottles of chili sauce about 2 cups
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
Shall we begin? First up, you’ll grab your favorite cocktail links.
You’ll also need chili sauce, pineapple juice, and brown sugar.
That’s it! You will be amazed at how flavorful this homemade sauce is. I could eat it with a spoon it’s so tasty.
Lil Smokies Sauce
In the bottom of Instant Pot, whisk together chili sauce, pineapple juice, and brown sugar. Then add the cocktail links and toss to coat with sauce.
How to Make Lil Smokies
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set to sealing.
Press manual and adjust the time to 20 minutes on high pressure.
When the timer goes off, quickly release the pressure.
Let cool slightly before serving.
What Can You Make with Lil Smokies?
Serve with croissants or by themselves.
If you’re serving these at a party, you might want to double the recipe. In my experience, they go quick.
I’ve also kept these warm at a party in a crockpot, which works well.
When I’m serving for dinner here at home, I make mashed potatoes or mac and cheese to go along with them.We’ll eat a caesar salad along with it for a delicious and simple meal.
Our whole gang loves how flavorful the easy sauce is. I love serving a meal that I know they’ll enjoy so much. And it’s so simple to make!
These lil smokies are a huge win in this mama’s book.
I hope you’re able to enjoy favorite recipes with those you love this holiday season. And find moments to create special memories, as well!
More Instant Pot Recipes You’ll Love
- INSTANT POT DINNERS: Pulled Pork | Turkey | Chili | Pot Roast | Lasagna | Beef Stew | Mac & Cheese
- INSTANT POT SIDE DISHES: Instant Pot Brown Rice | Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
- INSTANT POT APPETIZERS: Instant Pot Little Smokies | Instant Pot Chicken Wings
- INSTANT POT DESSERTS: Instant Pot Cheesecake
Instant Pot Little Smokies
Ingredients
- 4 14-ounce packages of little smokies
- 1 ½ bottles of chili sauce about 2 cups
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- In a the bottom of Instant Pot, whisk together chili sauce, pineapple juice and brown sugar.
- Add Lit’l Smokies and toss to coat with sauce.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set to sealing.
- Press manual and adjust time to 20 minutes on high pressure.
- When the timer goes off, quickly release the pressure.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve with croissants or by themselves.
Delish
Can this be made in a pressure pan?
I’m sure you could. I haven’t done it specifically that way – only in the Instant Pot. Good luck, I hope you enjoy them!
What kind/brand of chili sauce do you recommend?
So delicious!!!
Love these in my insta pot and I usually serve them with croissants. Super tasty and filling!
Do you cook these on the high pressure setting or low pressure? 20 minutes seems like a long time for this on high pressure, but I could be wrong. Thanks!
High pressure!
How many ounces of Lil Smokies? It says 4 packages but I can’t find the actual amount.
I used 14-ounce packages. I believe they also come in a 28-ounce option so you could use two of those.