Here’s a simple and tasty recipe for Slow Cooker Apple Kielbasa Bites. These bites are savory, sweet, and a perfect party or appetizer dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 package (14 oz) kielbasa sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Slice the kielbasa sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks.
- Combine in Slow Cooker:
- Add the sliced kielbasa, diced apples, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, cinnamon, and ground cloves into the slow cooker.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook:
- Stir everything to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the kielbasa is cooked through and the apples are tender.
- Serve:
- Once done, give it a final stir. Serve the apple kielbasa bites warm as a party appetizer, or over rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
Tips:
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar depending on your preference.
- For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy serving at parties.
Enjoy your flavorful, sweet, and savory Slow Cooker Apple Kielbasa Bites!