Description
Honey Teriyaki Kielbasa Bites are a deliciously sweet and savory appetizer featuring browned kielbasa sausage glazed in a homemade honey teriyaki sauce. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day snacks, these flavorful bites come together quickly on the stovetop and are easy to serve with toothpicks. Optional toppings of sesame seeds and sliced green onions add a lovely texture and burst of freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Kielbasa
- 1 (14-ounce) kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Sauce
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Optional Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon sliced green onions
Serving
- Toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ground ginger until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Cook the kielbasa: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the kielbasa slices in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they become nicely browned and caramelized.
- Glaze the kielbasa: Pour the honey teriyaki sauce over the browned kielbasa slices. Stir gently to coat all pieces evenly. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and creates a shiny glaze on the kielbasa.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the glazed kielbasa bites to a serving plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Serve the bites warm with toothpicks for easy grabbing.
Notes
- These bites are great for parties, potlucks, or game day snacks.
- Keep them warm in a slow cooker on the “keep warm” setting if serving later.
- For a spicy kick, add a dash of sriracha to the sauce mixture.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep the recipe gluten-free.
