Crock Pot BBQ Kielbasa Bites
You'll love these sweet and tangy slow cooker BBQ kielbasa bites. They only require three ingredients and always disappear quickly at parties!
I love easy appetizers I can make in the crock pot like my grape jelly meatballs, slow cooker little smokies, and Asian Meatballs. These crockpot bbq kielbasa bites are very similar. They only require a few ingredients and a few minutes of prep. Serve on a toothpick at parties or serve over egg noodles or rice for an easy dinner.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Sausage: I like using kielbasa because of its garlic flavor, but any rope style sausage will work great. You could even use turkey or chicken sausage.
- BBQ Sauce: Sweet Baby Ray's is my favorite. Stubb's is also good if you prefer a less sweet sauce. Avoid super thin vinegar based sauce.
- Chili Sauce: I used Heinz. Note this is a thicker, zester version of ketchup. Do not Asian chili sauce or hot sauce, it will be too spicy!
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- Don't Keep Browning: Not only does it add flavor, but it helps remove excess fat so the sauce isn't greasy.
- Don't Use High Heat: Cooking on high in the crock pot can cause them to overcook which toughens the casing.
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Easy Crock Pot BBQ Kielbasa Bites
You'll love these sweet and tangy slow cooker BBQ kielbasa bites. They only require three ingredients and always disappear quickly at parties!
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Servings: 12 People
Calories: 183kcal
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Ingredients
- 12 Ounces Kielbasa or any Rope Sausage, Cut Into Coins
- 1 Cup BBQ Sauce
- ½ Cup Chili Sauce
- ½ Cup Grape Jelly
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Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook kielbasa until browned on all sides around 8-10 minutes.
- Drain any excess grease and pour into slow cooker.
- Top with the barbecue sauce, chili sauce, and grape jelly. Stir to coat.
- Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring about every 30 minutes until hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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This recipe looks super interesting and delicious, I will definitely be trying this out!
These slow cooker BBQ kielbasa bites were sweet, tangy, and so easy to make. They’re the kind of party snack that disappears fast.
I threw these into the slow cooker for a quick gathering, and they were an absolute hit. The kielbasa gets so tender, and the sweet, savory BBQ sauce caramelizes perfectly around the edges. It’s pretty much the ultimate low-effort, high-reward party appetizer.
You weren't kidding when you said these disappear fast - served these at a small family gathering yesterday night and these were the first to go! Not surprised though - they were delicious and I'm impressed by how little effort the recipe took.
I made these for the NBA playoffs and my family devoured them!! Super easy to make and delicious!