Description
Crock Pot Sweet Kielbasa is the ultimate easy appetizer, featuring juicy kielbasa bites slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce made with apple sauce, brown sugar, mustard, and garlic. Perfect for potlucks, game days, and casual gatherings, this crowd-pleaser requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor!
Ingredients
Kielbasa (Polska kielbasa, beef kielbasa, or turkey kielbasa)
Apple sauce
Brown sugar
Yellow mustard
Minced garlic
Instructions
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Cut kielbasa into bite-sized pieces.
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In a mixing bowl, toss kielbasa with brown sugar, yellow mustard, and minced garlic.
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Place the mixture into a crock pot.
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Pour apple sauce evenly over the kielbasa.
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Set crock pot to low and cook for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
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After 3 hours, reduce heat to warm to serve.
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Serve directly from the crock pot with toothpicks.
Notes
Add spicy mustard or hot sauce for a kick.
Toss in pineapple chunks for a tropical twist.
For a BBQ-style version, add your favorite barbecue sauce.
Occasional stirring helps ensure even flavor distribution.
Best served directly from the slow cooker to keep warm at parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
