Easy Glazed Kielbasa Pineapple Bites
Savory kielbasa meets the refreshing sweetness of pineapple, all coated in a delicious glaze. Perfect for game nights and gatherings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound kielbasa, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Skewers (if desired for easy serving)
Instructions
- Cut the kielbasa into bite-sized pieces and drain the pineapple chunks.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium bowl to create the glaze.
- Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the kielbasa pieces for about 5-7 minutes until they’re browned.
- Add the drained pineapple chunks to the skillet and sauté together for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the prepared glaze over the kielbasa and pineapple, tossing gently to coat.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens.
- Remove from heat and thread the kielbasa and pineapple onto skewers if using.
Notes
Serve with a zesty dipping sauce and store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg