Glazed Kielbasa Pineapple Bites (Printable)
Caramelized kielbasa and pineapple chunks glazed with sweet barbecue sauce for an easy appetizer.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
→ Fruits & Vegetables
02 - 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve 1/4 cup juice)
→ Glaze & Seasoning
03 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
04 - 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
05 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Pinch of black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine barbecue sauce, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
03 - Arrange kielbasa slices and pineapple chunks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Brush generously with the glaze, reserving about one-third for later.
05 - Bake for 10 minutes, then flip each piece and brush again with more glaze.
06 - Bake for another 8–10 minutes, until caramelized and heated through.
07 - Thread each kielbasa slice and pineapple chunk onto toothpicks for serving. Drizzle with remaining glaze.
08 - Serve warm as an appetizer.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- People hover around the baking sheet waiting for them to come out of the oven
- The sweet and salty combo makes them impossible to stop eating
- They reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
- Drain the pineapple really well or the glaze never thickens properly
- Let the glaze cool slightly before brushing or it slides right off
- Watch the pan closely after 15 minutes, sugar glazes go from perfect to burned fast
03 -
- Use a silicone brush for easier cleanup
- Line your baking sheet even if you think it's nonstick