Pineapple Sausage Bites

Pineapple Sausage Bites are a sweet, savory, and incredibly easy appetizer—perfect for parties, game days, or potlucks. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:

🍍 Pineapple Sausage Bites Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (about 450g) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into bite-sized pieces
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve some juice)
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (sweet or spicy—your choice)
• 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional for added sweetness)
• Toothpicks (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Prep:
   Slice sausage into 1/2″ thick coins. Drain pineapple chunks (set aside 2–3 tbsp of juice).
2. Mix Sauce:
   In a small bowl, combine BBQ sauce, honey (or brown sugar), and reserved pineapple juice. Mix well.
3. Assemble:
   Thread one pineapple chunk and one sausage slice onto each toothpick.
4. Cook:
   • Option 1 – Oven:
     Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush or spoon sauce over each. Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning once and brushing with more sauce halfway through.
   • Option 2 – Skillet/Stovetop:
     Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and pineapple pieces. Cook for 5–7 minutes until caramelized, then pour in the sauce. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
   • Option 3 – Slow Cooker:
     Toss sausage and pineapple chunks in the sauce and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours or HIGH for 1–1.5 hours.
5. Serve:
   Transfer to a platter and serve warm with toothpicks.

🔄 Variations:

• Use teriyaki glaze instead of BBQ for an Asian-inspired flavor.
• Add a slice of jalapeño between sausage and pineapple for a spicy kick.
• Substitute sausage with meatballs or chicken chunks.