Pour grape jelly over kielbasa, paired with 1 savory ingredient, into slow cooker for a meal that’s my default when I don’t know what to make for a potluck
Variations & Tips
You can easily tweak this base recipe to fit what you have on hand or the vibe of your potluck. For a little heat, use a spicy or chipotle barbecue sauce, or stir in 1–2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce after cooking. If you prefer a slightly less sweet sauce, cut the grape jelly down to 1 1/2 cups and add 1–2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar for tang. For a smokier flavor, choose a hickory or mesquite barbecue sauce. To stretch the dish for a crowd, toss in a drained can of pineapple chunks during the last hour of cooking, or serve the kielbasa bites over rice or egg noodles. You can also swap half the kielbasa for meatballs (frozen, fully cooked) and cook as directed for a fun mixed appetizer. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat nicely in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water if the sauce thickens too much.
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