Description

These Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil Smokies Bites are the kind of easy recipe that instantly makes any table feel more fun. Sweet pineapple, smoky little sausages, buttery brown sugar glaze, and tangy Mississippi-style flavor come together in one quick appetizer that is perfect for party food, game day snacks, holiday bites, easy dinner add-ons, and crowd-pleasing food ideas.

Ingredients

14 ounces lil smokies sausages

1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks, drained if canned

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon ranch seasoning

2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine

4 pepperoncini peppers, sliced

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional

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Instructions

1. Add the lil smokies to a large skillet over medium heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and lightly browned.

2. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt completely around the smokies.

3. Sprinkle in the brown sugar, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper, then stir until the sugar starts to dissolve.

4. Pour in the pepperoncini brine and add the sliced pepperoncini peppers, stirring to combine.

5. Gently fold in the pineapple chunks and reduce the heat to medium-low.

6. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze that coats the smokies and pineapple.

7. Transfer to a serving dish, spoon the extra glaze over the top, and finish with chopped parsley if using.

8. Serve warm with toothpicks.

Notes

Drain canned pineapple well so the glaze stays thick and sticky instead of turning watery.

Keep the heat at medium-low once the sugar melts so the sauce does not scorch.

For party serving, transfer the finished bites to a small slow cooker on warm to keep them glossy and hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 286
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 38mg