Description
These Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites are a perfect appetizer or party snack with a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. Easy to prepare in the crockpot, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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Kielbasa Bites:
- 2 pounds kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
BBQ Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Kielbasa: Place the sliced kielbasa into the slow cooker.
- Make BBQ Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
- Cook: Pour the sauce over the kielbasa, stir to coat evenly. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Serve warm as an appetizer straight from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving dish with toothpicks.
Notes
- For a spicy version, add 1 tablespoon hot sauce or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- This recipe can be made ahead; refrigerate the cooked bites and reheat in the slow cooker on low until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 5 to 6 pieces
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
