Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bites Recipe
Sweet and savory Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bites combine smoky mini sausages with a luscious pineapple glaze, slowly cooked to tender perfection. This crowd-pleasing appetizer features a tangy pineapple infusion with a hint of spice, ideal for parties or game day snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (Low) or 2 hours (High)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (Low) or 2 hours 10 minutes (High)
- Yield: Approximately 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 2 packages (14 oz each) Lil’ Smokies sausages
Glaze
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Additional
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
Instructions
- Make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine sausages and glaze: Place the Lil’ Smokies sausages into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared brown sugar pineapple glaze evenly over the sausages.
- Add pineapple chunks: Stir in the pineapple chunks to the mixture inside the slow cooker, ensuring they are distributed evenly for added texture and flavor.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 4 hours or on High for 2 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Serve: Once cooked and glazed, serve the Lil’ Smokies bites warm with toothpicks for easy snacking at your party or gathering.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned pineapple chunks based on availability; canned pineapple adds extra sweetness.
- For extra heat, increase cayenne pepper or add a dash of hot sauce to the glaze.
- Stirring occasionally during cooking ensures the glaze coats the sausages well and prevents burning.
- These bites can be prepared ahead and reheated in the slow cooker before serving.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy, mess-free snacking.
Keywords: Lil' Smokies, appetizer, slow cooker, pineapple brown sugar glaze, party food, game day snacks, sausage bites
