Description
Savory bbq sausage bites combine smoky kielbasa with a zesty homemade glaze, creating an irresistible party appetizer. Polish-inspired flavors and simple preparation make these bite-sized treats perfect for gatherings you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup (240 ml) barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsps honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preparation: Create uniform sausage medallions by slicing smoked sausage or kielbasa into consistent bite-sized pieces.
- Searing: Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, strategically positioning sausage pieces to develop a golden-brown crust through periodic rotation during 4-5 minute cooking.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk barbecue sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika in a mixing bowl to craft a harmonious, balanced sauce with complementary flavor profiles.
- Sauce Integration: Reduce skillet temperature to low, gently cascade prepared glaze over seared sausage, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coating while simmering for 5-7 minutes.
- Finishing: Allow sauce to thicken into a glossy, sticky consistency that thoroughly embraces each sausage piece, creating an irresistible caramelized exterior.
- Presentation: Transfer glazed sausage bites to an elegant serving platter, optionally adorning with finely chopped fresh parsley for visual appeal and herbaceous undertones.
- Serving: Present warm and ready for immediate consumption, providing toothpicks to facilitate effortless and sophisticated appetizer enjoyment.
Notes
- Slice Uniformly: Cut sausage pieces exactly the same size to guarantee consistent cooking and professional-looking presentation.
- Preheat Perfectly: Heat skillet thoroughly before adding sausage to achieve optimal caramelization and prevent sticking.
- Balance Sauce Flavor: Adjust barbecue sauce, honey, and mustard proportions to create a harmonious glaze that complements the sausage’s smokiness.
- Low and Slow Finishing: Simmer sausage in glaze at low temperature to allow deep flavor penetration and develop a glossy, sticky coating without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg