Glazed Kielbasa Pineapple Bites
These glazed kielbasa pineapple bites feature savory beef sausage with sweet pineapple, coated in a tangy teriyaki chili-honey glaze. Perfect caramelized appetizers for parties or quick snacks.
Equipment
- 1 oven preheated to 425°F (220°C)
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 bowl for mixing glaze
- toothpicks plain, soaked in water to prevent burning
Ingredients
- 14 oz beef kielbasa sliced into chunks
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks juice reserved
- 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp pineapple juice from canned pineapple
- plain toothpicks
Instructions
- Soak plain toothpicks in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning during baking.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place sliced kielbasa on the baking sheet and top each piece with a pineapple chunk.
- Whisk together teriyaki sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, and reserved pineapple juice in a bowl to make the glaze.
- Brush the glaze generously over the kielbasa and pineapple bites, then insert a soaked toothpick into each.
- Bake bites for 15 to 20 minutes until heated through and glaze is caramelized and sticky.
- Let bites cool slightly before serving warm as an appetizer.
Notes
- Soak toothpicks to prevent burning during baking.
- Use fresh pineapple juice for best glaze flavor.
- Best served warm, can be gently reheated.
- Chicken or turkey kielbasa can be substituted.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing honey if desired.