Description
Sizzling slow cooker kielbasa bites bring Polish sausage magic to party appetizers with minimal effort. Tangy sauce and smoky flavors combine perfectly, making guests crave more of these irresistible morsels you’ll want to serve again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Sauces and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut kielbasa into uniform, bite-sized medallions, arranging them smoothly across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until the ingredients create a harmonious, glossy blend.
- Cascade the prepared sauce over the kielbasa rounds, gently tossing to ensure each piece receives a comprehensive coating of the flavorful mixture.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the kielbasa to simmer and absorb the rich sauce for 3-4 hours, or alternatively use high heat for 1.5-2 hours.
- Periodically stir the kielbasa during cooking to promote even flavor distribution and prevent potential sticking or burning.
- Once cooking is complete, the kielbasa will be tender, glistening with sauce, and infused with a complex, tangy profile.
- Transfer the kielbasa bites to a serving dish, using toothpicks for easy pickup, or plate over fluffy rice for a more substantial meal presentation.
Notes
- Select high-quality kielbasa with minimal fat for better texture and less grease in the final dish.
- Customize sauce sweetness by adjusting honey and brown sugar ratios to match personal preference.
- Use low-sodium barbecue sauce to control salt content and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like tamari instead of Worcestershire sauce for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on Low) or 2 hours (on High)
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg