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.
Hailee says
Hi, making this recipe tomorrow for an appetizer! Do you use the pineapple juice from can also or do I drain it before adding pineapple to slow cooker?
Jessica says
Nope, do not drain.
Kathy says
Do you drain the juice from the pineapple?
Jessica says
Nope! No need to drain.
Dawn says
This would be good served over rice
Jessica says
Yes, definitely!
Desirée says
Putting pineapple in something doesn't make it Hawaiian. Pineapples are not from Hawaii. They may have been grown here for a long time but they are not Hawaiian.
Julie says
I'm going to make this recipe this weekend! Do I need to drain the pineapple before I use it? Or do I include the juice? Thanks!
Jacqueline White says
Can you make this using vegetarian sausage? and do you drain the pineapple juice?
Tara says
Do I drain the can of pineapple, or pour the juice into the crock pot as well?
Sharon says
I don't have a slow cooker. How do you cook in the oven?
Jessica says
You can bake these in the oven at 350 for about 40-45 minutes.
Lori says
Do you drain the pineapple juice or use it
Veronica says
Hi, do you drain any liquids from the pineapple can when you make this recipe?