Sweet Sour Kielbasa
Sweet and tangy, this Sweet Sour Kielbasa recipe combines the smoky richness of kielbasa sausage with the vibrant flavors of pineapple, brown sugar, and a zesty ketchup-based sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this dish is ready in just 35 minutes with minimal prep time. The luscious, thickened sauce, enhanced by soy sauce and apple cider vinegar, clings beautifully to each bite-sized slice of kielbasa, while the juicy pineapple chunks add bursts of tropical sweetness. Serve over steamed rice for a hearty meal or enjoy as a standalone dish for a unique twist on classic comfort food. This irresistible one-skillet recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, for browning)
Instructions
Slice the kielbasa sausage into bite-sized rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil (optional) over medium heat and brown the kielbasa slices on both sides for 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Drain the juice from the canned pineapple into a bowl and reserve the chunks for later.
In the same skillet, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir well to create the sauce.
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then slowly pour it into the sauce while stirring constantly. Allow the sauce to thicken, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the browned kielbasa slices and reserved pineapple chunks to the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly in the sauce.
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed—add a splash of soy sauce for saltiness or a touch more sugar for sweetness.
Serve hot over steamed white rice or enjoy as a standalone dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.5 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.4 g | 197% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 4316 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.0 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1689 mg | 36% | |
*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.
