We spent the day in San Francisco yesterday; took the kids to the aquarium, Pier 39, and Fisherman’s Wharf. Ate. And ate some more. And watched all the odd people.
The city was all a buzz, and at one point there was a humongous uproar nearby. I turned to Paul and said, “that must be some street performer”…not realizing they were all watching TV monitors. Also not realizing that the NFC Championship game was happening. Also not realizing that our very own 49ers were fighting for a place to go to the Super Bowl.
I could care less about football. I don’t hate it, I’m just indifferent. But knowing that the 49ers are in it…well, somehow that makes me excited. A little.
These kielbasa bites were waiting for us when we got home. House smelled great. They were so juicy and sort of melted in our mouths from cooking all day.
This is game day grub at its best. I suggest doubling the recipe because they’ll go fast if you have any sort of a crowd.
Crockpot Apple Kielbasa Bites
Serves 12 as an appetizer
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 6-8 hours on low
Ingredients
• 2 pounds fully cooked polska kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup chunky unsweetened applesauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• red pepper flakes or cayenne, to taste
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until thoroughly heated through and pieces are tender.
NOTE: my crock is 6 quart in size. I did stir it a few times to prevent burning, but I don’t know if that was even necessary – the apple sauce mixture provides quite a bit of liquid as it cooks.
(slightly adapted from Linda Larsen at Busy Cooks)
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Oh. My. Goodness. I can’t believe I’m reading this AFTER Super Bowl. I need these in my life. Right. Now. Must find a reason to make them.
Perfect game day food!
These sound yummy but I don’t eat pork or beef, have you ever tried it with chicken or turkey sausage? Do you think I would still get the same result? Thanks!
Hi Lindsey – I just made this for the 1st time yesterday, so no, I haven’t experimented with other varieties. Only one way to find out…try it! Let me know how it goes.
Whole Foods carries a fully coked turkey kielbasa, which is really good. That’s what I’ll be making this with. :-)
I’m majorly not watching the superbowl this year (actually going to hang out with another blogger instead!) but the.boy. is. And I’m sure he would love it if I made him a batch of these to send off with him. Along with my sweet potato sliders of course. :P
Oh goodness, I’m not actually going to watch the game. Pfft. HA. I just use the day as an excuse to have all my favorite people over. And use tooth picks.
Me again!!! Your favorite friend that doesn’t cook. Luckily since I have known you since the 7th grade you have to just deal with my funny questions. These look so good and I think I can handle this!! My question is do you just make these as an appetizer or could I make it for dinner and server them over rice or something? You know how I love crock pot recipes with no other work other than throwing everything in to it! Keep them those recipes coming!
HEE! I knew you’d love this! I made them as an app…testing out stuff for Super Bowl, but you could totally make them and serve over rice or potatoes for a complete meal. I actually think I might do that next time.
I just made these yesterday for the game! I sweartagod! How funny. We always think a like!
Really, Lisa? HA. That’s so funny! We share the same taste buds. I saw these on Pinterest and knew immediately I had to make them. Are you posting them? I did add extra garlic (naturally) and also some cayenne for a slight kick. We loved them.
I can’t post them cause my football crowd ate them all!!
Lol. Right? So hard to get pictures sometimes, when you have an army of starving people. Make them again! Easy enough, that’s for sure.
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