Name: Sweet and Savory Pineapple Sausage Breakfast Skewers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground sausage (made into mini-meatballs); 1/2 pound smoked sausage (cubed); 1/2 pound little smokies; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2/3 cup water plus pineapple juice; 1-2 teaspoons sweet and spicy mustard ((optional)); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons white or apple vinegar; 1 8-oz can sliced pineapple ((drained, and cut into chunks save juice and set pineapple aside))

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Sneak Preview: These Sweet and Savory Pineapple Sausage Breakfast Skewers combine three types of sausage, juicy pineapple, and a sweet-and-sour glaze. They’re quick to prepare with just one pan and make a delicious addition to breakfast, brunch, or even a party spread!

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This recipe for Sweet and Savory Pineapple Sausage Breakfast Skewers was first served to me at a brunch hosted by our minister’s wife several years ago. She promised to give me the recipe. Unfortunately, I never received it. 😟 She probably forgot—same as I sometimes do.

However, it was a culinary memory I was determined to repeat, even without the original recipe. So eventually, I developed this clone, which tastes just as good as hers did—at least the way I remember it. I think you’ll love it as an appetizer, a brunch dish, or a main course served with rice.

Why You’ll Appreciate This Recipe

No skewers needed—toothpicks do the trick!
Three types of sausage for a variety of flavors.
One-pan prep—less cleanup.
Versatile—serve for brunch, as an appetizer, or over rice.
Sweet and tangy glaze enhances every bite.

Ingredients and Substitutions

GROUND SAUSAGE:
- Use mild or hot breakfast sausage.
SMOKED SAUSAGE:
- Kielbasa or any smoked sausage works well.
COCKTAIL SAUSAGES:
- Also known as Little Smokies
PINEAPPLE CHUNKS:
- Use canned pineapple for convenience.
- Save the juice for the sauce.
CORNSTARCH:
- Substitute arrowroot.
SOY SAUCE:
- Substitute Tamari or Worcestershire sauce
VINEGAR:
- Apple or white vinegar works best.
SWEET & SPICY MUSTARD (Optional): Gives a kick to the glaze.

sausge kabobs served in a bowl — Put everything in a bowl and sprinkle with fresh parsley to serve the sausage and pineapple as an entrée over rice. Or dish it up for breakfast as a side with pancakes or waffles.

How To Make Sweet and Savory Pineapple Sausage Breakfast Skewers

1️⃣ Form the Meatballs: Roll ground sausage into mini-meatballs for even cooking.

2️⃣ Brown the Sausages: Cook the meatballs, sliced smoked sausage, and cocktail sausages in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and mustard. Bring to a boil, stirring until thickened.

4️⃣ Combine Everything: Add the cooked sausages and pineapple chunks to the sauce. Stir until evenly coated and heated through.

5️⃣ Assemble and Serve: Use toothpicks to skewer a piece of pineapple and two types of sausage. Arrange on a platter, or serve in a dish for a scoop-and-eat option

FAQ

Can I prepare this in advance?
Yes! Cook everything ahead of time and reheat gently before serving.

Can I add vegetables?
Absolutely. Bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or mushrooms pair well.

What else can I do with these?
Serve them over rice for a heartier meal or alongside pancakes and waffles. If you are preparing these for breakfast or brunch, consider Lemon Poppy-Seed Scones with Greek Yogurt, Orange Pecan Waffles, or Crispy Egg and Sausage Breakfast Flautas, or keep it simple and stick with scrambled eggs.

Final Thoughts

Sometimes the best recipes come from memories, even when you don’t have the original! These easy breakfast skewers are one of those unforgettable dishes—sweet, savory, and fun to share. Whether for brunch, a quick breakfast, or as a party appetizer, they’re always a hit!

Need help troubleshooting? Please email me: Paula at saladinajar.com–photos welcome!

Sweet and Savory Pineapple Sausage Breakfast Skewers

By Paula Rhodes

This easy breakfast skewers recipe combines three types of sausage, pineapple chunks, and a delicious sweet and sour sauce for a breakfast or brunch recipe that your family and friends will remember.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep time: 10

Cook time: 10

Total time: 20

Ingredients

½ pound (227 g) ground sausage made into mini-meatballs
½ pound (227 g) smoked sausage cubed
½ pound (227 g) little smokies
¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
⅔ cup (150 g) water plus pineapple juice
1-2 teaspoons sweet and spicy mustard (optional)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons white or apple vinegar
1 8-oz (227 g) can sliced pineapple (drained, and cut into chunks save juice and set pineapple aside)

Instructions

Form the Meatballs:

Roll 1/2 pound (227 g) ground sausage into mini-meatballs for even cooking.

Brown the Sausages:

Cook the meatballs, sliced 1/2 pound (227 g) smoked sausage, and 1/2 pound (227 g) little smokies in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Set aside.

Make the Sauce:

In the same skillet, whisk together 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2/3 cup (150 g) water plus pineapple juice , 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons white or apple vinegar, and 1-2 teaspoons sweet and spicy mustard. Bring to a boil, stirring until thickened.