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Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bites

Pineapple Brown Sugar Lil’ Smokies

Sweet and savory bites featuring Lil’ Smokies sausages glazed with pineapple juice and brown sugar, perfect for parties and easy slow cooker preparation.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker
  • 1 medium bowl

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
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves and mixture is combined.
  • Add Lil’ Smokies sausages to the slow cooker and pour pineapple glaze over them. Stir gently to coat sausages evenly.
  • Mix pineapple chunks into the slow cooker with the sausages and glaze.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally until sausages are heated through and sauce is bubbly.
  • Serve warm with toothpicks for easy snacking.

Notes

  • Adjust cayenne pepper to vary spice level.
  • Store leftovers in refrigerator for several days.
  • Ideal for parties and game days.