Ingredients
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2 pounds kielbasa sausage, sliced into ½-inch pieces
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1 cup barbecue sauce
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¾ cup brown sugar
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½ cup pineapple juice (or orange juice)
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard for milder flavor)
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat
Instructions
🥣 1. Make the Sauce
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In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, mustard, vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth.
🍳 2. Combine & Cook
Slow Cooker Method:
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Add sliced kielbasa and sauce to your slow cooker.
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Stir to coat evenly.
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Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 1½–2 hours, until hot and bubbly.
Stovetop Method:
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Combine kielbasa and sauce in a large skillet.
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Simmer over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and caramelizes slightly.
🍢 3. Serve
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Transfer to a serving dish or keep warm in the slow cooker.
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Serve with toothpicks — perfect for party snacking!
