Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bites Recipe
These Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bites combine sweet and savory flavors in an easy slow cooker appetizer. Lil’ Smokies sausages are cooked in a sticky glaze made with brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices, with pineapple chunks added for a burst of tropical flavor. Perfect for parties or game days, these bites are warm, flavorful, and ready to serve in just a few hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 4 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 packages (14 oz each) 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
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the glaze. In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add sausages to slow cooker. Place the Lil’ Smokies sausages evenly into the slow cooker, then pour the prepared glaze over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Mix in pineapple chunks. Stir in the pineapple chunks to add bursts of sweet tropical flavor and a pleasing texture contrast to the sausages.
- Cook the sausages. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 4 hours or on High for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to evenly distribute the glaze.
- Serve warm. Once cooked, serve the Lil’ Smokies bites warm with toothpicks for easy snacking at your party or gathering.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, keep the cayenne pepper; omit it for a milder flavor.
- Fresh or canned pineapple chunks both work well; drain canned pineapple to avoid excess liquid.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy serving and snacking.
- These bites can be kept warm in the slow cooker on the ‘Keep Warm’ setting until ready to serve.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving.
Keywords: Pineapple Lil Smokies, Brown Sugar Sausages, Slow Cooker Appetizer, Party Snacks, Sweet and Savory Bites
