Description
These delightful bites combine the sticky sweetness of brown sugar and pineapple with savory little sausages, perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Place the Lil’ Smokies sausages in the slow cooker.
- Pour the glaze over the sausages, coating each link.
- Fold in the pineapple chunks evenly.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm with toothpicks for easy snacking.
Notes
Prepare the glaze a day ahead for more concentrated flavors. For an oven version, combine all ingredients in a baking dish and cover tightly with foil before baking at 350°F for about an hour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg