Description
These glazed kielbasa pineapple bites are sweet, savory, and tangy appetizers made with smoky beef kielbasa, juicy pineapple, and a sticky teriyaki-chili-honey glaze. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or quick snacks, they’re easy to prepare and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
14 oz beef kielbasa, sliced into chunks
20 oz can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
For the Glaze:
3 tbsp teriyaki sauce
1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp pineapple juice (from can)
For Garnish:
Plain toothpicks
Instructions
- Soak toothpicks in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place a slice of kielbasa on the baking sheet, topping each with a pineapple chunk.
- Whisk together teriyaki sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, and pineapple juice to make the glaze.
- Brush glaze over kielbasa-pineapple bites and insert a toothpick into each.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until heated through and caramelized.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Swap teriyaki for soy sauce and ginger for a flavor variation.
Add sriracha to the glaze for extra heat.
Use fresh pineapple for a tropical twist.
Cook in an air fryer at 375°F for 10–12 minutes for quicker prep.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F to keep the glaze sticky.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
