Description

This Sweet and Sour Kielbasa recipe combines savory sausage with vibrant vegetables and a tangy homemade sauce for a perfect balance of flavors. Featuring tender kielbasa sausage, crunchy bell peppers, red onion, and sweet pineapple chunks, all baked together in a luscious sweet and sour sauce, this hearty dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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Meat

2 (14 oz) packages kielbasa sausage, sliced

Vegetables & Fruits

1 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
20 oz can pineapple chunks, drained

Sauce

1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the kielbasa and vegetables.
Prepare Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the sauce is well blended.
Add Ingredients: To the bowl with the sauce, add the sliced kielbasa, chopped red onion, red bell pepper, and drained pineapple chunks.
Combine: Thoroughly stir all ingredients together in the bowl until the kielbasa and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the entire mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking to ensure even caramelization and glazing.
Finish and Serve: Cook until the sausage pieces are nicely glazed and caramelized, with the sauce thickened. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

Stirring once or twice during baking helps the kielbasa caramelize evenly without burning.
Drain pineapple chunks well to prevent excess liquid that could dilute the sauce.
For extra crunch, add green bell pepper if desired (not included in the original ingredient list but mentioned in recipe steps).
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days.
Serve this dish over rice or noodles for a complete meal.