BBQ Kielbasa Bites
These sticky, sweet-salty BBQ kielbasa bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game nights or potlucks, combining smoky kielbasa with a honeyed BBQ glaze.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds Smoked pork kielbasa is classic; use turkey kielbasa for a leaner option.
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite bottle or homemade) Sweet-and-smoky styles work best.
- 1/2 cup honey (use runny honey for easy mixing) You can reduce sweetness by decreasing brown sugar.
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed Reduce to 2 tablespoons for less sweetness.
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Adds savory depth — don’t skip unless necessary.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the kielbasa into rounds about 1/2 inch thick so they hold together but are easy to pick up.
- In the slow cooker bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Add the kielbasa slices and stir with a wooden spoon to coat every piece in the glaze.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours, or on high for 2–3 hours, until the kielbasa is heated through and the sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened.
- Stir once or twice during cooking if possible so the sauce reduces evenly.
Serving
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
If the sauce is too thin at the end, remove the lid and cook on high for an extra 10–15 minutes to reduce, or transfer to a skillet and simmer briefly to thicken. You can also sear kielbasa rounds before slow-cooking for extra caramelized edges.