Crocked Kielbasa
Get ready to savor the smoky-sweet perfection of Crocked Kielbasa, a hearty slow-cooker recipe that's as easy to prepare as it is comforting. This dish combines tender slices of kielbasa sausage, russet potatoes, and caramelized onions, all slow-cooked in a rich barbecue sauce infused with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. The result is a symphony of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors that meld beautifully over hours of gentle heat. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a cozy family dinner, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 15 minutes of prep and delivers fall-apart potatoes and flavorful kielbasa straight from your crockpot. Serve with a garnish of fresh parsley, and you've got a crowd-pleasing meal that's sure to disappear fast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds kielbasa sausage
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Slice the kielbasa sausage into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and set aside.
Peel and dice the russet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Place them in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning while you prepare the other ingredients.
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion into rings.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Add the 1/2 cup of water and stir until combined to create the sauce.
Drain the potatoes and layer them evenly on the bottom of your slow cooker.
Scatter the sliced onions on top of the potatoes.
Add the sliced kielbasa on top of the onions, spreading it out evenly.
Pour the prepared barbecue sauce mixture over the kielbasa, making sure everything is coated with the sauce.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the kielbasa is heated through.
Stir gently to combine the layers, then serve hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.9 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2087 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1498 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
