Slow Cooker Sweet Kielbasa Recipe for Flavorful Weeknight Meals

As dinner or the perfect appetizer, you are going to love this easy recipe! These Slow Cooker Sweet Kielbasa are coated in BBQ sauce and sweet syrup.

My husband loves kielbasa, so I knew this simple slow cooker recipe would be a hit. It works equally well as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or as a quick weeknight dinner served over rice with a salad.

Either way, your guests and family are going to enjoy these Slow Cooker Sweet Kielbasa. We plan to serve them at my oldest son’s birthday next week — it’s one of his favorites.

How to make Slow Cooker Sweet Kielbasa:

Slice the kielbasa and place the pieces in the slow cooker. Add the BBQ sauce, brown sugar and maple syrup, then stir everything to combine. I like to add just a pinch (about 1/2 teaspoon) of chili powder to balance the sweetness.

Cook on low for 4–5 hours until heated through and the sauce is bubbly. Stir before serving to coat the slices evenly.

Serving ideas

For parties, serve with toothpicks for easy snacking. For an easy dinner, spoon the kielbasa and sauce over steamed rice and serve with a vegetable or a simple salad. These are also great alongside mashed potatoes or tossed into a hearty grain bowl.

More favorite appetizers

Meatball Italian Sliders: My favorite meatball recipe turned into sliders — perfect for appetizers or a casual dinner.

Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs: A holiday favorite that’s simple to make and always popular.

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball: A classic cheese ball my husband loves — definitely worth trying.

If you try this or any of my recipes, I’d love to hear from you — leave a comment below. Show what you’re making by tagging photos with #TDOARH.

Slow Cooker Sweet Kielbasa

Tasty sweet kielbasa made in a slow cooker.

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 4–5 hrs

Servings: 5

Ingredients

16 oz smoked kielbasa, sliced
1 cup BBQ sauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Instructions

Place all ingredients into the slow cooker and mix together well.
Cook on low for 4–5 hours. Stir, then serve warm.

Nutrition (per serving)