Description
A sweet and smoky appetizer that combines Lil’ Smokies with pineapple and jalapeños for a crowd-pleasing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14 oz) Lil’ Smokies sausages
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1-2 jalapeños, sliced (adjust based on heat preference)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the Lil’ Smokies sausages to the bowl and toss them in the sauce mixture until they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the coated Lil’ Smokies in a single layer in a baking dish. Scatter the diced pineapple and jalapeño slices over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sausages are heated through and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired before serving.
Notes
Fresh pineapple makes a difference in texture; canned can be used in a pinch if dried well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg