Pineapple Brown Sugar Lil Smokies (Print Format)

Little smokies simmered in pineapple brown sugar glaze for an effortless, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 packages of Lil’ Smokies sausages (14 oz each)
02 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
03 - 1 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple chunks)
04 - 1 cup canned pineapple chunks
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until the sugar is fully dissolved.
02 - Place the Lil’ Smokies sausages into the basin of a slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the sausages and stir gently to coat.
03 - Gently fold in the pineapple chunks.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, until the sausages are heated through and the sauce thickens into a bubbly glaze.
05 - Switch the slow cooker to the 'Warm' setting for serving. Provide toothpicks for guests to serve themselves.

# Tips:

01 - This dish is an ideal appetizer for parties, holidays, or game days with its addictive sweet and savory flavor.