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Pineapple Cream Cheese Pig Shots

These savory and sweet bites combine smoky sausage wrapped in crispy bacon with a delightful cream cheese filling, featuring pineapples and brown sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened Preferably Philadelphia Cream Cheese for smooth texture
  • 0.4 cup brown sugar Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger Freshly grated is best
  • 1 cup pineapple, finely diced Fresh pineapple is best, but canned works, drain well
For the Pig Shots
  • 1 package smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds Hillshire Farm recommended for best flavor
  • 1.25 lb bacon, cut each slice in half Thick-cut bacon for extra crispiness
  • 2.5 tbsp sweet rub Your favorite blend or try Grill Mates Sweet & Smoky Rub

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, salt, and ground ginger, mixing well until you achieve a smooth consistency.
  2. Fold in the finely diced pineapple carefully, reserving about 2 tablespoons for garnish later.
Assembly
  1. Wrap each sausage round with half a slice of bacon, overlapping slightly.
  2. Preheat your smoker or oven to 300°F (150°C).
  3. Sprinkle 1.5 tablespoons of the sweet rub over the wrapped sausage rounds.
  4. Using a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off, fill each sausage round generously with your creamy pineapple mixture.
  5. Sprinkle some additional sweet rub on top and add your reserved pineapple for extra flavor.
Cooking
  1. Cook the Pig Shots in your smoker or oven for 75-90 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the filling is warm.
  2. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze after cooking. You may prepare the filling a day ahead and assemble just before cooking.