Description
These Pineapple Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil Smokies Bites are the ultimate easy appetizer for parties, holidays, game day, and quick entertaining. Juicy little smoked sausages are tossed with sweet pineapple chunks, buttery brown sugar glaze, and savory Mississippi-inspired seasonings for a sticky, bold, crowd-pleasing dish that feels right at home among easy dinner ideas, party food favorites, comfort food snacks, and simple food ideas everyone will want again.
Ingredients
14 ounces lil smokies sausages
20 ounces pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon au jus gravy mix
1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Drain the pineapple chunks well and set them aside. Pat them lightly with paper towels if they seem extra wet.
2. In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
3. Stir in the brown sugar, au jus gravy mix, ranch seasoning mix, pepperoncini juice, garlic powder, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth.
4. Add the lil smokies and pineapple chunks to the pan. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
5. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are heated through and the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
6. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
7. Serve warm with toothpicks or spoon into a serving dish for easy party snacking.
Notes
Avoid adding pineapple with too much liquid still clinging to it, because extra moisture can thin the sauce and keep the brown sugar glaze from becoming thick and sticky.