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Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (High) or 4 hours 10 minutes (Low)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

These Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bites are a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors slow-cooked to tender, juicy perfection. Featuring Lil’ Smokies sausages glazed with a rich pineapple and brown sugar sauce, seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and spices, this appetizer is ideal for parties, game days, or casual snacking.

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

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Add sausages to slow cooker: Place the Lil’ Smokies sausages into the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  3. Pour glaze over sausages: Pour the prepared pineapple brown sugar glaze over the sausages so that they are well coated.
  4. Add pineapple chunks: Stir in the pineapple chunks for added texture and fruity flavor throughout the dish.
  5. Cook the sausages: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on Low for 4 hours or on High for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and coating.
  6. Serve warm: Once cooked, serve the Lil’ Smokies bites warm with toothpicks for easy and convenient snacking at gatherings or parties.

Notes

  • Using canned pineapple chunks works well, but fresh pineapple adds an even brighter flavor.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper to suit your preferred spice level; omit it for a milder taste.
  • Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and to evenly distribute flavors.
  • These bites can be kept warm in the slow cooker on the “Keep Warm” setting for up to 1 hour before serving.
  • For a gluten-free option, ensure the soy sauce is gluten-free or substitute with tamari.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours (High) or 4 hours (Low)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Lil' Smokies, Pineapple Brown Sugar, Mississippi, Appetizer, Slow Cooker, Party Snack, Sausage Bites

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