Glazed Kielbasa Pineapple Bites (Printable)

Caramelized kielbasa and pineapple bites in a tangy sweet glaze. Perfect party appetizer ready in 35 minutes.

# 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

# How To Make It:

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. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet and smoky flavor combination works on practically everyone
  • They come together in under 40 minutes with minimal active prep time
  • The glaze can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to a week
02 -
  • Don't skip reserving that pineapple juice, or your glaze won't have the right consistency to cling to everything
  • Crowding the pan slightly is actually good here, as it helps the glaze thicken around the pieces instead of running off
  • If the glaze starts getting too dark in the oven, tent the pan loosely with foil for the last few minutes
03 -
  • Let the glaze cool slightly before brushing, as it thickens up and coats more evenly
  • Buy an extra can of pineapple, because someone always wants to snack on the chunks while these bake
  • If serving outside in warm weather, these hold up better than mayonnaise-based dips

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