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Al Pastor Little Smokies with Pineapple
These Al Pastor Little Smokies bring a classic Mexican twist to a much-loved appetizer in the Midwest. Chipotle en adobo, achiote powder, and pineapple chunks bring classic al pastor flavors, making this ‘Lil Smokie appetizer a tasty upgrade to a familiar recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 136 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce package little smokies
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon achiote (annato) powder*
- 2 tablespoons chipotle chile in adobo sauce (plus 1 chipotle chile packed in adobo sauce)
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 ½ cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
Instructions
- I like to whip up my lil smokies on the stovetop, then transfer to a slow cooker for serving purposes.
- Add all ingredients except the lil smokies and pineapple to a saucepan and simmer over medium-low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain the juice from the pineapple chunks, and save for another use.
- Add the lit’l smokies (including any juice from the package) and strained pineapple chunks to the pan.
- Continue to simmer for 20 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally.
- If serving, add to a slow cooker set to low. Cover until ready to serve!
- Note: You can blend up the chipotle chile pepper before adding, or remove it before serving so someone doesn’t accidentally get a mouthful of spicy pepper.
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Notes
- Double or triple the recipe if you’re serving a larger crowd.
- You can also purchase annato seeds and grind them into a powder with a spice grinder.
Nutrition Information
Calories
136kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
382mg
(16%)
Potassium
287mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
217IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 382mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 217IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.