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    Sweet and Sour Crockpot Kielbasa

    Published: May 20, 2019 · Modified: May 13, 2020 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Sweet and Sour crockpot kielbasa is a delicious and colorful family friendly dish. Sliced kielbasa, bell peppers, pineapple, onions cooked in a two ingredient sauce. 

    A bowl of sweet and sour kielbasa with onions and peppers

    Crockpot kielbasa is one of the first slow cooker meals I can remember making. It was a recipe my mom gave me before I headed off to college. 

    Now it’s one of those go-to meals that I can make knowing my kids will be happy and dinner will be done when we get home. 

    Ingredients Needed: 

    • Kielbasa: I used turkey kielbasa for this recipe. 
    • Bell Peppers: I like using red, yellow and green but feel free to use your favorite.
    • Sweet Onion: I used a Vidalia onion. 
    • Pineapple Tidbits: Use the tidbits and the juice. 
    • BBQ Sauce: Use your preferred brand of sauce. I used Sweet Baby Rays Original.
    • Brown Sugar: I prefer light brown sugar for this recipe. 

    A bowl of bell peppers and onions, bowl of kielbasa and a bowl of pineapple tidbits

    How to Make Crockpot Kielbasa

    • Slice the kielbasa into rounds and cut bell peppers and onion into strips. 
    • Place in slow kielbasa, peppers and onion in slow cooker. Pour in pineapple tidbits AND the juice. 
    • Add BBQ sauce and brown sugar. Place lid on top and then set for 4 hours. 

    Peppers, kielbasa, pineapple, BBQ sauce and brown sugar in a crockpot

    What to Eat with Sweet and Sour Crockpot Kielbasa

    I like serving this meal over rice or buttered noodles. It’s also great over cauliflower rice or zoodles. 

    Cooked Crockpot Sweet and Sour Kielbasa

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    Slow cookers are great tools for busy families. Place your ingredients in the pot in the morning and you have dinner ready when you get home. This is one of my favorite slow cookers because you can set the digital timer.

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    ***If you make this recipe be sure to leave a comment below. 

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    Sweet and Sour Kielbasa

    Crockpot Kielbasa made with onions, peppers, pineapple and sauce.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time4 hrs
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: slow cooker, crockpot
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 150kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 package kielbasa
    • 1 red bell pepper
    • 1 yellow bell pepper
    • 1 green bell pepper
    • 1 onion
    • 1 can pineapple tidbits
    • 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar

    Instructions

    • Slice the kielbasa into circles and the peppers and onion into strips.
    • Place in a slow cooker and pour in pineapple with the juice. Add the BBQ sauce and brown sugar.
    • Cook for 4 hours in slow cooker.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 87.9mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Dottie

      July 31, 2022 at 3:25 pm

      This will be the 2nd time making this!!! I added Cajun style andouille to the recipe … it was so delish!!!! Try it if you like it spicy!!!😊

      Reply
    2. Janice

      July 29, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      What size can of pineapple do you use, the recipe doesn’t say?

      Reply
      • heather

        July 31, 2022 at 9:43 pm

        I used a 20 oz can of pineapple tidbits. You could also use pineapple chunks if you prefer.

        Reply
        • Janice

          August 02, 2022 at 3:34 pm

          Thank you, trying it today

    3. Kim

      July 01, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!!!

      Reply
    4. Kim

      April 02, 2022 at 3:19 pm

      Do you cook it on low ir high in the crockpot?

      Reply
      • heather

        April 04, 2022 at 1:35 pm

        You can cook it on low 🙂 Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Lori S Sheerin

      January 22, 2022 at 3:17 pm

      How would small red potatoes be in this? Would I need to cook longer?

      Reply
      • heather

        January 23, 2022 at 9:28 pm

        I have not tried it with potatoes but I think if you cut them in half or quarters that they would soften fine.

        Reply
    6. Tom

      December 17, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      Simple 10 minute prep, delicious recipe.

      We substituted 12 oz of Sweet Baby Rays Sweet Red Chili sauce for the more heavily sugared barbeque sauce and brown sugar. Light, sweet heat that doesn’t overwhelm and cuts sugar way down. served over rice or zoodles. Can also use turkey kielbasa to cut down fat if desired. Also can cut to 1/2 can of crushed pineapple to further cut sugars. 8 hours on slow cook allowed kielbasa to get tender, and let sauce flavors develop.

      Now a regular dinner meal on cold wintry days.

      Reply
    7. Sarah

      January 03, 2021 at 12:33 am

      Made this for dinner tonight and my family loved it!

      Reply
    8. Janice Howard

      September 25, 2020 at 8:15 pm

      Such a tasty dish! It lasts long when stored & only tastes better when I do! One of my husband’s favorites.

      Reply
    9. Sarah

      September 07, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      Hi, how would you adapt this meal for an instant pot or skillet meal? I’m gone for 10 hours each day, so I worry about leaving it that long.

      Reply
    10. Candice

      May 20, 2020 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      I made this dish at the beginning of the Covid quarantine. It was quick and easy and the final dish was excellent. I served it over riced cauliflower. The husband loved it. I am back to print the recipe and make it again today.

      Reply
      • heather

        May 20, 2020 at 2:46 pm

        So happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    11. terry applebee

      February 26, 2020 at 6:17 pm

      do you you cook this on high or low for 4 hr..

      Reply
      • heather

        February 26, 2020 at 8:03 pm

        You can cook on low for this recipe. The Kielbasa cook pretty fast.

        Reply
    12. Katie

      February 12, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      How much BBQ sauce do u use?

      Reply
      • heather

        February 12, 2020 at 6:21 pm

        Hi Katie! About 1.5 cups. Hope you enjoy!

        Reply

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