One of the easiest and most delicious kielbasa recipes that is perfect for parties or get-togethers! Sweet and savory, this appetizer is always a crowd pleaser. I give you tips in the recipe post about cooking your glazed Hawaiian kielbasa in the oven or slow cooker.
This Glazed Hawaiian Kielbasa is one of my most favorite Summer recipes. It's so perfect for get-togethers of all kinds and everyone always raves about it! This is the easiest dish ever with only 3 ingredients and you only need 5 minutes to prep it. I will share below the best way to cook kielbasa in the crockpot or oven.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- The FLAVOR! This recipe is absolutely baked with flavor. Sweet pineapple, tender and juicy kielbasa tossed with a sweet brown sugar glaze. It is sweet and savory heaven.
- Only 3 ingredients. You will only need a few ingredients to get this recipe going.
- Cooking method versatility. You can make this recipe in the oven or slow cooker which makes this recipe perfect for any time of year!
- Quick and easy. With extremely minimal and quick prep, this recipe comes together so quickly and is spent most of the time cooking.
Ingredients Needed
You only need a few ingredients to make this easy kielbasa recipe.
- Polska Kielbasa: Sliced into ½" pieces. I love to use Hillshire farms kielbasa.
- Light brown sugar: Cooks down with the juices from kielbasa and pineapple to create he delicious glaze.
- Pineapple: Canned pineapple. You can use pineapple chunks or pineapple rings chopped into chunks. With juice.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions.
How to cook kielbasa
Crock pot kielbasa instructions:
To a slow cooker, add all ingredients and stir well. Set to low and cook for 5-6 hours or on high for 2-2 ½ hours, until the kielbasa cooks through.
Baked kielbasa:
Stir all ingredients in a greased 9x13 baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Tips
When serving, spoon the glaze over rice or side dish of choice.
Serve as an appetizer: Skewer a slice of kielbasa and a piece of pineapple on top with a toothpick and serve as a tasty party appetizer.
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📋 Recipe
Glazed Hawaiian Kielbasa
Ingredients
- 2 13 oz packages Polska kielbasa sliced into ½" pieces
- 3 cups light brown sugar packed
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Add sliced kielbasa, brown sugar and pineapple into a slow cooker and stir to coat gently. Turn slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours OR cook on high for 2 hours.
Oven Instructions:
- Stir all ingredients in a greased 9x13 baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Notes
Nutrition
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
Alice says
This is so easy and delicious. Make it for church pot luck suppers and it completely disappears
Eva says
My husband who will not try anything loves them. I’m making some now for game day.
Jessica says
So perfect for game day!
June Haller says
Do u drain the pineapple
Jessica says
Nope!