Glazed Kielbasa Pineapple Bites (Print Version)
Caramelized kielbasa and pineapple chunks in tangy sweet glaze. Quick appetizer ready in 35 minutes.
# What You 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 - Combine barbecue sauce, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. 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 Hints:
01 -
- The caramelized glaze gets into every crevice of the kielbasa creating that perfect sticky finger situation
- These disappear faster than any other appetizer I've ever served, so maybe double the batch
02 -
- Reserving that pineapple juice is non-negotiable because the glaze needs that fruity sweetness to balance all the other flavors
- The glaze thickens as it cools so if it seems too thin while simmering just give it another minute
03 -
- Line your baking sheet even if you think you don't need to because that sugar glaze becomes cement once it cools
- Use a silicone brush for the glaze because bristle brushes will be ruined by that sticky sauce