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    Sweet and Sour Crockpot Kielbasa

    Published: May 20, 2019 · Modified: Mar 15, 2023 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

    Why you will love Crockpot Kielbasa

    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 got home.

    Slow cooker kielbasa ingredients

    • 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 Crock Pot Kielbasa

    1. Slice the kielbasa into rounds and cut bell peppers and onion into strips.
    2. Place in slow kielbasa, peppers, and onion in slow cooker. Pour in pineapple tidbits and the juice.
    3. 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 Kielbasa

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

    How to store Sweet and Sour Kielbasa

    Let the leftovers completely cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Cooked Crockpot Sweet and Sour Kielbasa

    Kielbasa in Crock Pot FAQs

    What makes kielbasa different than sausage?

    Sausage is a general term and kielbasa is a type of sausage. Kielbasa usually means a Polish sausage that usually contains seasonings and garlic.

    Is kielbasa already cooked?

    Yes, packaged kielbasa is typically already cooked.

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    Sweet and Sour Kielbasa (Crockpot Recipe)

    Crockpot Kielbasa made with onions, peppers, pineapple and sauce.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time4 hours 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. Shauna

      May 24, 2023 at 12:46 pm

      Can you use chicken cut up in cubes instead of kielbasa?

      Reply
      • heather

        May 25, 2023 at 7:36 pm

        I haven’t tried this. If you do I would recommend browning the chicken in a skillet a little first. Kielbasa comes fully cooked so with this recipe you are essentially just heating it cup. You could probably cook longer in order to cook the chicken through.

        Reply
    2. Cara

      April 21, 2023 at 1:02 am

      5 stars
      I used Sticky fingers Sweet Carolina bbq sauce. I sliced the kielbasa and marinated it in gallon ziplock bags overnight. I quadrupled the recipe for 18 people. There was only a small bowl left over. EVERYONE loved it!

      Reply
    3. 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
    4. 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

    5. Kim

      July 01, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!!!

      Reply
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. 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
    9. Sarah

      January 03, 2021 at 12:33 am

      Made this for dinner tonight and my family loved it!

      Reply
    10. 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
    11. 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
    12. 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
    13. 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
    14. 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!

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