Glazed Kielbasa Pineapple Bites (Printable)

Savory sausage and pineapple chunks glazed with a sweet barbecue sauce mixture, baked until caramelized and served on toothpicks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

→ Fruits & Vegetables

02 - 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve 1/4 cup juice)

→ Glaze & Seasoning

03 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
04 - 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
05 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Pinch of black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine barbecue sauce, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
03 - Arrange kielbasa slices and pineapple chunks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Brush generously with the glaze, reserving about one-third for later.
05 - Bake for 10 minutes, then flip each piece and brush again with more glaze.
06 - Bake for another 8-10 minutes, until caramelized and heated through.
07 - Thread each kielbasa slice and pineapple chunk onto toothpicks for serving. Drizzle with remaining glaze. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combo hits that perfect party appetizer sweet spot everyone craves
  • They disappear faster than you can plate them, so you might want to double the batch
  • Ready in under 40 minutes with almost zero prep work
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan will steam everything instead of caramelizing it, so use two sheets if needed
  • The glaze thickens fast once it starts cooling, so work quickly when brushing
  • These reheat surprisingly well if you have leftovers, though I've never actually had that happen
03 -
  • Use a silicone brush for the glaze, it handles the sticky sauce better than natural bristles
  • Line your baking sheet with foil underneath the parchment for absolutely zero cleanup

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