Phil's Drunken Kielbasa
Get ready to spice up your next gathering with *Phil's Drunken Kielbasa*, a bold and irresistible blend of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender slices of kielbasa sausage simmered in a rich, boozy glaze made with brown sugar, whiskey (or bourbon), beer, barbecue sauce, and a touch of Dijon mustard. The slow-cooking process infuses the sausage with a deep caramelized flavor, while a medley of garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper adds subtle warmth and depth. Perfect as a sticky-sweet appetizer or paired with rice or crusty bread for a hearty main dish, this one-pot wonder is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress at any occasion. Don’t forget the optional fresh parsley garnish for a pop of color!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs kielbasa sausage
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup whiskey or bourbon
- 1 can (12 oz) beer (lager or ale)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Slice the kielbasa into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet or pot over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, whiskey (or bourbon), beer, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
Step 3
Add the sliced kielbasa to the skillet. Stir to coat the sausage pieces evenly with the sauce.
Step 4
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the kielbasa simmer uncovered for about 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken and glaze the sausage as it cooks.
Step 5
Once the sauce has reduced to your desired consistency and the kielbasa is fully coated in the sticky glaze, remove from heat.
Step 6
Transfer the kielbasa to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Step 7
Serve warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or as part of a main dish alongside rice or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1834.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3654.3 |
| Total Fat 199.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 74.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 426.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9954.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 281.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 241.7g | |
| Protein 79.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 460.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2801.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories