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Sweet & Tangy Pineapple Glazed Sausages

Savory cocktail sausages and juicy pineapple chunks pan-seared and coated in a sticky brown sugar and soy glaze. The perfect easy party appetizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian Fusion
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Basics
  • 28 oz cocktail sausages 2 packs
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
The Glaze
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 0.5 tsp red chili flakes
Garnish
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Prep the pineapple by cutting it into bite-sized chunks (if fresh) or draining well (if canned).
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausages and pineapple.
  3. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausages are browned and pineapple has golden sear marks.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.
  5. Pour sauce over the sausage mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  6. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the ingredients.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve warm with toothpicks.

Notes

For slow cooker: Combine all ingredients in crockpot and cook on High for 2 hours. This recipe doubles easily for large crowds.