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Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bites

Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bites Bliss

Delightful Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bites with savory flavor and a sweet glaze, a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Smokies
  • 1 package Lil’ Smokies Sausages Choose high-quality sausages for best results.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Use dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor profile.
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice Fresh juice is preferred; reduce if using fresh pineapple.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce For gluten-free option, use tamari or coconut aminos.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Feel free to swap in fresh garlic for a bolder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Finely chopped onions can be used instead if preferred.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to your taste for desired spice level.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Add according to your preference for spiciness.
For Added Texture
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Fresh or canned can be used; fresh will brighten the dish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together dark brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and optional cayenne until smooth.
  2. Place the Lil’ Smokies sausages into your slow cooker, pour the glaze over, and gently stir to coat.
  3. Fold in the pineapple chunks with the coated sausages, distributing evenly.
  4. Set your slow cooker to Low and cook for 4 hours, stirring occasionally, or High for 2 hours.
  5. Once cooked, switch to Warm and serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use quality Lil’ Smokies for the best flavor. Glaze should be smooth to avoid clumps.

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