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Teriyaki Pineapple Sausage Bites

Sweet and savory appetizer featuring juicy pineapple chunks on smoky kielbasa, glazed with a tantalizing teriyaki-chili sauce that caramelizes perfectly when baked.  
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 -30 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 beef kielbasas
  • 2 cans pineapple chunks
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
  • Toothpicks soaked in water
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Method
 

  1. Prepare the Oven and Ingredients: Set your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized rounds and arrange them evenly on the prepared pan. Place a pineapple chunk directly on top of each sausage slice, creating a stack.
  2. Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice with sweet chili sauce and teriyaki sauce until well combined. This creates a sweet-savory glaze that will caramelize beautifully during baking. Drizzle this mixture evenly over all the sausage and pineapple pieces, ensuring they're well coated.
  3. Secure and Bake: Insert a soaked toothpick through each sausage-pineapple stack to keep everything together while baking. The pre-soaking prevents the toothpicks from burning in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce caramelizes and the edges of the sausage turn lightly golden brown.
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Notes

  • Soaking the toothpicks in water for at least 30 minutes before using them prevents them from burning in the oven.
  • You can substitute beef kielbasa with turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter option.
  • Fresh pineapple can be used instead of canned, but you'll need to purchase pineapple juice separately.
  • These bites can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
  • The glaze can be made spicier by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha.