Description
Candied Kielbasa Bites are the ultimate party appetizer—sweet, smoky, and irresistibly sticky. Slices of kielbasa are caramelized in a brown sugar and barbecue glaze, simmered until perfectly coated and glossy. They’re quick to make and disappear even faster.
Ingredients
1 lb kielbasa sausage
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
1. Slice the kielbasa into 1/2-inch thick rounds for even cooking and perfect bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage slices on both sides until lightly caramelized.
3. While the kielbasa browns, stir together brown sugar, barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl.
4. Lower the heat and pour the glaze mixture over the browned sausage. Stir gently to coat all slices.
5. Let it simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze.
6. Serve warm with toothpicks. Optionally garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the skillet—caramelization needs space. Cook in batches if necessary.
Use a silicone spatula to avoid tearing the glaze when stirring.
These bites reheat beautifully on the stovetop with a splash of water or sauce to loosen the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg