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Polish-American

Beer-Glazed Kielbasa Bites

Smoky kielbasa simmered in beer and brown sugar glaze—sweet, savory, and satisfying

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Prep10 minCook25 minTotal35 minServes12Temphot
✓ gluten-free
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbkielbasa(sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
  • 1 cuplager beer
  • 0.5 cupbrown sugar(packed)
  • 2 tbspwhole grain mustard
  • 1 tbspWorcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbspbutter
  • 0.5 tspblack pepper
  • 2 tbspfresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
Make Ahead

Can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated. Add a splash of beer when reheating if sauce has thickened too much.

Instructions
  1. 1Slice kielbasa into 1/2-inch rounds
  2. 2Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat
  3. 3Add kielbasa and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes
  4. 4Add beer, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire, and pepper
  5. 5Stir to combine and bring to simmer
  6. 6Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and glazes kielbasa, about 15-20 minutes
  7. 7Transfer to serving dish
  8. 8Garnish with fresh parsley
  9. 9Serve warm with toothpicks
Notes
Pro Tips

Use a good quality lager—nothing too hoppy. Stir frequently as glaze thickens to prevent burning. Serve in a slow cooker on warm for parties.

History & Origin

Kielbasa, meaning simply "sausage" in Polish, has been a staple of Polish cuisine for centuries. When Polish immigrants brought their beloved sausage to America, it merged with local traditions. Beer glazes, common in German and Central European cooking, create a sticky-sweet coating that makes these bites irresistible.

Pairs Well With
beerbourbonwhiskeyvodka
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