Best 8 Hawaiian Sausages Recipes

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Hawaiian sausages, also known as Portuguese sausages, are a beloved culinary treat in Hawaii. With their distinctive smoky, garlicky flavor, these sausages have become a staple in local cuisine, enjoyed in everything from breakfast skillets to plate lunches. Whether you're a kama'aina (local) or just visiting the islands, exploring the diverse range of Hawaiian sausages is a must. In this article, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipes for cooking these delectable sausages, ensuring you enjoy an authentic Hawaiian feast at home.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HAWAIIAN-STYLE SAUSAGE AND RICE



Hawaiian-Style Sausage and Rice image

I used to work where we had a lot of potluck lunches. I just brought the ingredients, already prepared, a rice cooker, and an electric frying pan. I would start the rice about 20 minutes before lunch and cook the rest in the frying pan while everyone else was uncovering and setting out their dishes. My copy of the recipe is getting so tattered I felt I better archive it. I would sorely miss it if lost.

Provided by Ralph

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups white rice
4 cups water
12 ounces country-style smoked link sausage
½ cup water
1 large onion, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup diagonally sliced celery, 1 inch thick
1 (14 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, quartered
1 cup beef broth
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings in juice, cubed and juice reserved
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Bring rice and 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Place sausages into a skillet with 1/2 cup water over medium heat, cover, and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Thinly slice sausages. Combine sausages with onion, green pepper, and celery in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes, beef broth, pineapple, garlic powder, black pepper, and brown sugar into sausage mixture. Cook and stir until brown sugar has dissolved and mixture comes to a simmer. Whisk reserved pineapple juice with cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Stir cornstarch mixture into sausage mixture and cook until sauce thickens and turns clear, about 2 minutes. Serve sausage mixture over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.5 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1107.7 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

HAWAIIAN SAUSAGE SKILLET



Hawaiian Sausage Skillet image

I made this up one day when I couldn't find a recipe anywhere with these ingredients. So I kind of threw it together on a whim. Sugar can be adjusted for sweetness, and if the sauce gets a bit thicker than desired I suggest adding a little chicken broth as it's thickening. Serve immediately over rice.

Provided by elttlbit78

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) package Polish sausage, or to taste, cut into 1-inch squares
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
¾ fresh pineapple - peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup pineapple juice, or more to taste
⅓ cup packed brown sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, and green bell pepper until vegetables start to become tender, about 8 minutes; add pineapple and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple is hot, about 5 minutes more.
  • Beat pineapple juice and cornstarch together in a bowl using a whisk. Stir brown sugar, cider vinegar, soy sauce, and minced garlic with the pineapple juice until the sugar dissolves into the liquid; pour over the sausage mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, 5 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 930.2 mg, Sugar 33.9 g

HAWAIIAN SAUSAGES



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Make and share this Hawaiian Sausages recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hectorthebat

Categories     Pork

Time 16m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 sausages
0.5 (7 3/4 ounce) can pineapple
1 onion
knob butter
1 (8 ounce) can baked beans
1 teaspoon vinegar
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Prick the sausages. Fry or grill them until cooked and brown. Add 1 or 2 pineapple rings and heat through with the sausages for a minute or two. Save 2 sausages, and keep hot with the pineapple rings (for decoration). Slice the rest of the sausages.
  • Peel and slice the onion, or wash and chop the spring onions. Chop another 1 or 2 pineapple rings.
  • Heat the butter in a saucepan over a moderate heat, and fry the onion and pineapple pieces until soft (2-3 minutes). Add the beans, sliced sausages, vinegar, salt and pepper, and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour into a warm serving dish. Decorate with the whole sausages and pineapple rings you are keeping hot. Serve with crispy bread rolls or hot toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1222.3, Fat 80.7, SaturatedFat 26.6, Cholesterol 216, Sodium 2681.7, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 33.3, Protein 57.7

HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE SWEET & SOUR SMOKED SAUSAGE



Hawaiian Pineapple Sweet & Sour Smoked Sausage image

Sauteed smoked sausage, red bell pepper, and fresh pineapple with sweet chili garlic sauce are served over hot cooked rice.

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hillshire Farm®

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
¼ cup sweet chili garlic sauce*
1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cook and stir sausage and bell peppers over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until sausage is lightly browned and peppers are tender.
  • Add chili garlic sauce and pineapple; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 681.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

HAWAIIAN SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



Hawaiian Sausage Casserole image

This is one of my favorite recipes, and it's really easy too. It has a sweet taste, but it makes for a perfect dinner. We serve it over steamed rice. Yum!!

Provided by Bama Chef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
1 (16 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and cut into 1/2 inch slices
3/4 lb smoked sausage, sliced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups rice, cooked

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, saving juice.
  • Add enough water to juice to measure 1 and 1/4 cups. Set aside.
  • Place pineapple, sweet potatoes, and sausage in 8x8x2 inch casserole dish.
  • Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan. Gradually add pineapple juice/water, and stir until blended.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, on med/low heat until it thickens and comes to a boil.
  • Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and add butter until melted.
  • Pour over sausage mixture in casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake 35-40 minutes at 350°F.
  • Serve over rice.

HAWAIIAN SAUSAGE AND RICE BAKE



Hawaiian Sausage and Rice Bake image

Enjoy the tropical flavors of this sausage and rice bake - a hearty casserole dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1 (6.2-oz.) pkg. fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix (with seasoning packet)
1/2 cup pineapple preserves
1 lb. cooked kielbasa, halved lengthwise, cut into 1-inch slices
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 (8-oz.) can pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice, undrained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In small saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil.
  • In ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole, combine all ingredients including contents of seasoning packet and boiling water; mix well. Cover.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 40 to 45 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1780 mg, Sugar 32 g

POLYNESIAN SAUSAGE SUPPER



Polynesian Sausage Supper image

"When my sister first served us this unusual medley, I couldn't believe how good it was because she had thrown it together so quickly," informs Laura McCarthy of Butte, Montana. "Sweet pineapple really adds to the taste."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper until the vegetables are tender., Add the tomatoes, broth, brown sugar, garlic powder and pepper. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Stir pineapple into sausage mixture. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Combine cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; gradually add to sausage mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1021mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

HAWAIIAN KIELBASA



Hawaiian Kielbasa image

Salty, savory sausage teams up with juicy, tangy pineapple for a winning combination that you can prep in a flash. The sweet barbecue-style sauce is a tasty way to tie them together.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 cup lemon-lime soda
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Place sausage in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Drain pineapple, reserving 3/4 cup juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, whisk the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and vinegar. Stir in soda and reserved pineapple juice. Pour mixture over sausage; stir to coat. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. , Stir in pineapple. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook until sauce is thickened, 30 minutes longer. Serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 975mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sausage: For authentic Hawaiian sausage, look for Portuguese sausage. This sausage is made with a blend of pork, beef, and spices, and it has a slightly sweet and smoky flavor.
  • Prepare the sausage properly: Before cooking, prick the sausage with a fork to allow the fat to escape. This will help prevent the sausage from splitting.
  • Cook the sausage over medium heat: Cooking the sausage over high heat will cause it to burn on the outside and remain raw on the inside. Cook the sausage over medium heat until it is cooked through.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: Hawaiian sausage can be cooked in a variety of ways, including grilling, baking, pan-frying, and boiling. Experiment with different cooking methods to find the one you like best.
  • Serve the sausage with your favorite sides: Hawaiian sausage is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular sides include rice, macaroni salad, potato salad, and grilled vegetables.

Conclusion:

Hawaiian sausage is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its unique flavor and variety of cooking methods, Hawaiian sausage is a great addition to any meal. Whether you are grilling it, baking it, pan-frying it, or boiling it, Hawaiian sausage is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Hawaiian sausage a try. You won't be disappointed!

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