Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites. Pour grape jelly over kielbasa, paired with 1 savory ingredient, into slow cooker for a meal that’s my default when I don’t know what to make for a potluck
Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites
(50-word description: Sweet grape jelly and tangy BBQ sauce melt into a yummy glaze over smoky sausage slices in your slow cooker. This super-simple Amish-style snack takes just 5 minutes to start. It’s cheap, kids love it, and it’s perfect for parties or quick family dinners over noodles or rice.)
Servings: 10-12 as a snack
Ingredients
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3 pounds smoked kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2-inch circles
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2 cups grape jelly
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2 cups BBQ sauce (pick your fave, like smoky hickory)
Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites: Directions
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Cut the kielbasa into thick 1/2-inch circles. Put them flat in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.
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Drop spoonfuls of grape jelly on top of the sausage. Spread it around a little so it’s mostly even.
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Pour the BBQ sauce over the jelly and sausage. Don’t mix yet—leave it on top.
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Put the lid on. Cook it on LOW flame for 3 to 4 hrs or HIGH heat for 1.5 to 2 hrs. Wait till jelly melts into smooth sauce and sausage is hot and soft.
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Stir it all up good so the sauce covers every piece shiny and thick.
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Set slow cooker to WARM. Add toothpicks and let folks grab bites right from it. Stir now and then to keep sauce even.
Fun Changes & Tips
Try spicy BBQ sauce or add hot sauce for kick. Use less jelly (1.5 cups) and a splash of vinegar for less sweet. Add pineapple chunks at the end for more food. Mix in cooked meatballs for variety. Serve over rice or noodles for dinner. Leftovers last 4 days in fridge—reheat with a bit of water.