Best 11 Sweet N Sour Kielbasa Recipes

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If you are a fan of sweet and sour flavors, then you will love this kielbasa recipe. Kielbasa is a type of smoked sausage that is popular in many Eastern European countries. It is made with a variety of meats, including pork, beef, and lamb. This recipe uses a sweet and sour sauce that is made with brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce. The kielbasa is cooked in the sauce until it is browned and caramelized. The result is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal.

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SWEET & SOUR KIELBASA



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Kielbasa & pineapple make a great combination in the simple, but very tasty dish. I got the recipe from my boss about 12 years ago and have used it many times since. Serve hot as an appetizer or as the entree for a light dinner with a salad.

Provided by GrammaJeanne

Categories     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 lg. casserole, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) can chunk pineapple (reserve juice)
3 -4 lbs smoked Polish sausage (Kielbasa)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth (*See note below)

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserve juice (*for a substitute to the chicken broth, you can use 1 cup juice/water with 1 bouillon cube and omit the salt); set aside.
  • Slice sausage into 1/2 inch thick slices; set aside.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish, blend cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt & broth with a whisk until smooth.
  • Add meat and pineapple chunks. Mix well.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and sauce has thickened.
  • Serve hot with a container of cocktail picks. Servings listed are for appetizer portion.

SWEET-N-SOUR KIELBASA



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So simple, and always the quickest to disappear at functions. Can be served as an appetizer, or over rice and any veggies for a complete meal!

Provided by Tonia D Zwicker

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 4h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
1 (12 ounce) jar red currant jelly
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Stir the sausage slices, chili sauce, red currant jelly, red pepper flakes, and water together in a slow cooker, cover, and set the cooker to Low. Cook at least 4 hours, stirring once every hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 720.2 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

SWEET AND SOUR KIELBASA



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Kielbasa sausage is bathed in a sweet and sour sauce for maximum flavor! This snack has been a hit at every party I've served it at.

Provided by THEO72

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
6 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped onion
4 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup water
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound kielbasa sausage

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker set for low heat, mix the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, butter, onion, lemon juice, water, salt and pepper. Place the kielbasa sausage in the mixture. Cook 30 minutes, until the onions are soft, or as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1718.3 mg, Sugar 38.6 g

SWEET AND SOUR KIELBASA



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A lower-calorie, lower-fat version of a recipe I found on another site. You can use regular pork kielbasa, double the brown sugar and leave out the artificial sweetener to mimic the original recipe.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Poultry

Time 6h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
0.5 (28 ounce) bottle ketchup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 lb turkey kielbasa, cut into 1 inch pieces
artificial sweetener, to equal 1/2 cup of sugar

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet.
  • Sauté onions until soft and translucent.
  • Add brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. If using sucralose, acesulfame or saccharine, add it at this point also. Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Put sausage in a slow cooker. Add sauce and onions. Cook on low 4-8 hours.
  • If using aspartame, stir in just before serving.

SWEET & SOUR KIELBASA



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Make and share this Sweet & Sour Kielbasa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Verelucky

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 lbs pork kielbasa
1 (8 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 (6 ounce) jar grape jelly

Steps:

  • Mix together the chili sauce and grape jelly in a large baking pan.
  • Cut the Kielbasa into 1 to 2 inch thick slices and add to the chili / jelly mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Spoon off grease; serve.
  • This can be made ahead and kept warm in a crockpot for serving.
  • The amounts of chili sauce and grape jelly can be different. Don't sweat it. Use medium bottles/jars. :).

SWEET 'N' SOUR POLISH SAUSAGE



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Since my sister, Evelyn Brower, shared this recipe with me, I've made it for many gatherings. It can be cooked in a skillet, then transferred to a slow cooker to keep warm.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the sausage, onion, green pepper and celery in butter over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside., In the same skillet, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar and salt. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add juice to skillet; bring to a boil. Return sausage mixture to pan. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR KIELBASA WITH PINEAPPLE



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This is an easy slow cooker recipe that is great to set and forget about until you're ready to eat.

Provided by damatto

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings in juice, cubed and juice reserved
1 pound kielbasa (Polish) sausage, cut into quarter moon pieces
2 medium onions, cut into wedges and sliced
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
⅔ cup rice vinegar
⅔ cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place pineapple, kielbasa sausage, and onions into the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Combine water and cornstarch in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Whisk together reserved pineapple juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a simmer; pour in cornstarch slurry. Whisk until well combined and thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Mix well to coat.
  • Cover and cook on High until kielbasa is cooked through, and mixture has thickened and reduced, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1168.5 mg, Sugar 46.8 g

CROCK POT SWEET AND SOUR KIELBASA



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Another great party/potluck dish. Quick and very tasty. You may also serve this as a main dish over rice or noodles.

Provided by Denise in NH

Categories     Pineapple

Time 3h10m

Yield 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 -3 lbs kielbasa, cut in 1/2 inch slices
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 (12 ounce) jar la choy sweet and sour sauce
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) can chunk pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • Slice kielbasa and place in crock pot.
  • Mix remaining ingredients and add to kielbasa.
  • Stir till kielbasa is coated well.
  • Cook on low until heated thoroughly, about 2-3 hours.

HOT, SWEET, AND SOUR GRILLED KIELBASA SAUSAGE



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Shared by long-time friends of ours. An easy, spicy, sweet concoction of kielbasa sausage, peppers, and a tangy sweet and sour glaze, wrapped in foil and grilled on the charcoal grill to seal in all the flavors! Versatile and simple - can be customized to your taste! Goes great served with grilled corn on the cob or grilled veggie skewers and a salad. Yum!

Provided by MrsPari

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (13 ounce) packages Polish kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), cut into strips
1 large jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
2 (10 ounce) jars sweet and sour sauce (such as La Choy®)
aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine sausage, bell peppers, onion, and jalapeno in a large bowl. Pour sweet and sour sauce on top and mix until vegetables are evenly coated.
  • Layer 2 to 3 sheets of aluminum foil; transfer sausage and vegetables to the foil and wrap up tightly so that no liquid is able to leak out.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until sausage is browned and no longer pink in the center and peppers and onions are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a sausage should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 830.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 132.3 mg, Fat 59.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, Sodium 2019.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR KIELBASA



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Great side dish for a party, that everyone will love! Sweet and tangy without being over powering! Easy to make.

Provided by Kathy Moore

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Polish

Time 5h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, sliced
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ (28 ounce) bottle ketchup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
  • Place sausage in a slow cooker with the sauce and onions. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. The longer it simmers the better!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 60.4 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1169.7 mg, Sugar 41.3 g

SLOW SIMMERED SWEET AND SOUR KIELBASA



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Make and share this Slow Simmered Sweet and Sour Kielbasa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElaineAnn

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs kielbasa (I prefer Hillshire Farms)
2 cups water
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon mustard
1/4 cup vinegar
2 onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients (except kielbasa) and bring to a boil in a large saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Cut kielbasa into 1/4-inch slices. Stir into sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for approximately 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.8, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 1550.1, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 83.9, Protein 15.2

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality kielbasa: Opt for fresh, fully cooked kielbasa for the best flavor and texture.
  • Slice the kielbasa consistently: Cut the kielbasa into even-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • Use a large skillet: A large skillet will help prevent overcrowding and allow the kielbasa to brown properly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: Cook the kielbasa in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
  • Brown the kielbasa well: Browning the kielbasa adds flavor and helps to caramelize the sugars.
  • Use a homemade sweet and sour sauce: A homemade sauce allows you to control the flavor and heat level.
  • Serve immediately: Sweet and sour kielbasa is best served hot off the stove.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour kielbasa is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With its combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, it's a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, sweet and sour kielbasa is sure to hit the spot. So next time you're craving something sweet, sour, and savory, give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!

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