Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites
Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites consist of cubed kielbasa sausage simmered in a mixture of barbecue sauce, red pepper jelly, honey, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. The slow cooker method melds sweet and spicy flavors, creating bite-sized pieces that combine savory meatiness with a sticky, flavorful glaze. This appetizer-style dish is straightforward to prepare and holds well over slow cooking.
Ingredients
- 3 kielbasa sausage cut into 1 inch cubes, packages
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 red pepper jelly 10.5 ounce jar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes or more if you want it extra spicy
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- 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!