Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Sausages Recipe
Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi is a sweet and savory appetizer featuring Lil’ Smokies sausages cooked in a luscious glaze of brown sugar, pineapple juice, and spices. This slow cooker recipe is perfect for parties or casual gatherings, offering tender sausage bites with a flavorful tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on Low or 2 hours on High
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Sausages
- 2 packages (14 oz each) Lil’ Smokies sausages
Glaze
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Additions
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
Instructions
- Prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add sausages to slow cooker: Place the Lil’ Smokies sausages evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
- Pour glaze over sausages: Pour the prepared brown sugar and pineapple glaze evenly over the sausages in the slow cooker.
- Incorporate pineapple chunks: Add the pineapple chunks to the slow cooker, stirring gently to combine and distribute the fruit throughout the sausages for texture and added sweetness.
- Cook the mixture: Cover and cook on Low setting for 4 hours or High setting for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the sausages are well coated and the glaze thickens.
- Serve warm: Once cooked, transfer the sausages to a serving dish and provide toothpicks for easy snacking. Enjoy this sweet and savory treat warm as an appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Using fresh pineapple chunks will add a more vibrant flavor compared to canned.
- For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper slightly or add a dash of hot sauce.
- This appetizer can be kept warm in the slow cooker on the ‘Warm’ setting for up to 1 hour before serving.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
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