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Glazed Kielbasa Pineapple Bites

Irresistible Glazed Kielbasa Pineapple Bites You'll Love

These Glazed Kielbasa Pineapple Bites combine sweet and smoky flavors, making them a perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kielbasa
  • 1 pound Beef Kielbasa sliced into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Cooking Oil vegetable or canola oil
For the Pineapple
  • 1 can Canned Pineapple Chunks reserve juice for glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Reserved Pineapple Juice
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Teriyaki Sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce adjust for heat preference
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or substitute with maple syrup
Serving Essentials
  • 20 pieces Plain Toothpicks for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the beef kielbasa into 1/2-inch chunks and set aside.
  2. Drain the canned pineapple chunks, reserving 1 tablespoon of juice, and set in a bowl.
  3. Whisk together the teriyaki sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, and reserved pineapple juice in a mixing bowl.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the kielbasa for 3-5 minutes per side.
  5. Reduce heat to medium, add drained pineapple, and pour the glaze over the mixture, stirring gently.
  6. Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until the glaze thickens.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving on a platter with toothpicks.

Nutrition

Serving: 5bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, do not overcrowd the pan while searing the kielbasa and adjust sweetness of the glaze as per taste.

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