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Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bites

Pineapple Brown Sugar Smokies

Sweet and savory Lil’ Smokies cooked in a pineapple brown sugar glaze, perfect for parties and gatherings with a flavorful and easy slow cooker preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker For cooking sausages and glaze
  • 1 medium bowl For mixing glaze ingredients
  • 1 whisk For combining glaze

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
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until sugar dissolves.
  • Place Lil’ Smokies in slow cooker and pour the pineapple glaze over them, stirring gently to coat evenly.
  • Add pineapple chunks to the slow cooker and mix gently with 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

  • Great for parties, game days, and gatherings.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper to desired spice level.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for a few days.