Slow Cooker Kielbasa
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Slow Cooker Kielbasa
Description
Slow Cooker Kielbasa combines chunks of kielbasa sausage with a sauce made from barbecue sauce, orange marmalade, Worcestershire sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, and spices including garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. The kielbasa cooks slowly in this flavorful sauce allowing the sausages to absorb the sweet and smoky notes. Adding a cornstarch-water mixture near the end thickens the sauce for better coating.
The slow cooker method yields evenly heated, tender sausage pieces with a rich glaze. The orange marmalade adds a distinctive sweet citrus character paired with the smokiness from the paprika and barbecue sauce.
This kielbasa can be served as an easy main dish or alongside sides such as rice or potatoes. The prep is straightforward, making it a practical recipe when you want a ready meal with deep flavors developed over slow cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 lbs kielbasa cut into 2 inch pieces
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Cornstarch Mix:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Cut kielbasa into 2 inch size pieces and add to the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl add all the "Sauce Ingredients" and stir until fully combined.
- Add to the slow cooker, pouring over the kielbasa
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
- In you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until cornstarch is fully dissolved. Add the mixture to the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Stir to combine.
- Once cooked, stir again to coat the kielbasa well in the sauce and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 595mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 16.3mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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