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Sweet and Spicy Crock Pot Kielbasa Sausage Bites

Cook up kielbasa sausage in a mix of BBQ sauce, brown sugar, hot pepper jelly, honey, and red pepper flakes, for a sweet and savory appetizer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 3 packages kielbasa approx 40 oz., cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce
  • 1 jar red pepper jelly (10.5 oz.)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes or more if you want it extra spicy

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
    3 packages kielbasa, 2 cups BBQ sauce, 1 jar red pepper jelly, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp dark brown sugar, 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
  • Cook on low 6 hours, increasing to high for the last 30 minutes of cooking (or on high 3.5 to 4 hours total).
  • Stir every 30 minutes to make sure the bottom kielbasa isn't burning.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • To keep these kielbasa bites warm, leave the slow cooker on the "warm" setting. 
  • Most kielbasa sausages sold at the store are already cooked. This recipe heats them low and slow to really infuse them with the best flavor from the sauce ingredients. You do not need to cook the kielbasa before adding it to your slow cooker.

Nutrition

Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 2000mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 7.8mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg