Description
Kielbasa candied with brown sugar and mustard delights palate-pleasing Polish sausage enthusiasts. Spicy-sweet flavors complement hearty meals and spark conversations around dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup brown sugar
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange the kielbasa slices in a uniform, single layer across the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring maximum sauce coverage.
- Create a rich glaze by thoroughly whisking brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until the ingredients form a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce evenly over the kielbasa, gently folding the meat to guarantee complete and consistent coating.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the kielbasa to simmer and absorb flavors for 4-6 hours, or alternatively use high heat for 2-3 hours until the meat becomes exceptionally tender.
- Before presenting, delicately stir the kielbasa to redistribute the caramelized sauce, ensuring each piece glistens with a sweet and tangy glaze.
- Transfer the candied kielbasa directly from the slow cooker to serving dishes, maintaining its warmth and inviting aroma for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Slice kielbasa evenly to ensure consistent cooking and sauce coverage for a balanced flavor profile.
- Experiment with different sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a unique twist on the traditional brown sugar sauce.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to give the dish a zesty kick.
- Prep the sauce ahead of time and store in the refrigerator to save time on the day of cooking, allowing flavors to meld even more intensely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg