Description
Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bites are irresistibly easy to prepare appetizers featuring Lil’ Smokies sausages coated in a sweet and savory pineapple glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (14 oz each) of Lil’ Smokies sausages
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
- In a slow cooker, add the Lil’ Smokies sausages and pour the pineapple glaze over them. Gently stir to ensure the sausages are evenly coated.
- Add the pineapple chunks to the slow cooker, mixing them in with the sausages and glaze.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve warm, using toothpicks for easy snacking.
Notes
- These bites are perfect for parties, game days, or any gathering.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for desired spiciness.
- Can be made with fresh or canned pineapple chunks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg