By: Jill Mills Posted: Oct 7, 2024

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Sweet and Sour Kielbasa is a delicious family favorite recipe that combines sweet peppers with pineapple to create a flavor explosion. It’s baked to perfection in the oven with minimal prep time.

Sweet and Sour Kielbasa with rice on a plate

Sweet & Sour Kielbasa with Peppers and Pineapple

The combination of sweet peppers and tangy pineapple creates a flavor explosion that my family can’t get enough of. With just a few minutes of prep, you can pop it in the oven and let the magic happen. It’s a simple yet delicious recipe that’s perfect for those busy nights when you want something tasty without spending hours in the kitchen.

I love kielbasa and there are so many ways to prepare it. This has become one of my all-time favorite meals and it’s easy to see why! The smoked sausage gets beautiful caramelization in the oven, which pairs well with the cooked bell peppers and the fresh pineapple flavor. It pairs well with any side but my go-to is white rice. If you are looking for a new meal to impress your family, you should definitely give this one a try.

Sweet and Sour Kielbasa on top of white rice on white plate with drink

Why You’ll Love This Sweet and Sour Kielbasa

One pan dinner. All of the ingredients cook in the same pan and at the same time!
Prep ahead of time. This is a great meal to prepare ahead to save time during dinner.
Customizable recipe. Switch up the sausage or use your favorite veggies. It’s easy to make this recipe your own.

Recipe Ingredients

All you need are 7 easy ingredients to make a yummy one-pan dinner of sweet and sour kielbasa with pineapple. Refer to the recipe card for exact measurements.

Kielbasa: Slice the kielbasa into uniform pieces to ensure it cooks evenly. Any variety of sausage such as andouille or even turkey sausage would work great in this recipe.
Red onion: I like the sweetness of red onion. I feel like it compliments the flavor of the sausage.
Bell peppers: I chose a combo of red and green for more flavor. Use any color of bell pepper you want.
Pineapple chunks: I drain a can of pineapple chunks for convenience. You may use fresh pineapple if you prefer but it isn’t necessary.
Ketchup: Combining ketchup with brown sugar and Worcestershire makes a nice sauce to coak the meat and veggies. It adds great caramelization.
Brown sugar: I use light brown sugar but honey is great as well. Dark brown sugar adds a deeper molasses flavor if you prefer that variety.
Worcestershire sauce: A little of this adds bold and umami flavors.

ingredients needed to make sweet and sour kielbasa

How to Make Sweet and Sour Kielbasa

Below are the directions on how to make this sweet and sour kielbasa recipe. It’s super easy to prepare, especially if you have your sausage, peppers, and onions chopped and ready to go.

Prep the oven and baking dish. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Make the sweet and sour sauce. Add ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to a large bowl. Whisk the mixture until all of the ingredients are well combined.

ketchup, brown sugar and other ingredients needed to make sauce for sweet and sour kielbasa

kielbasa and vegetables in bowl with sauce for sweet and sour kielbasa

Add the sausage and produce. Add the kielbasa slices, bell peppers, onions, and pineapple to the sauce mixture. Toss everything until it is well-coated.
Transfer. Pour it into the baking dish and make sure it is spread out.

sweet and sour keilbasa in glass baking dish

sweet and sour kielbasa baked in glass pan

Bake. Put the pan in the oven and bake it for about 45 minutes, stirring once or twice during the cooking process. The sausage and veggies will be caramelized and tender when they are ready.
Serve. Enjoy over a bed of white rice or your favorite side dish.

Serving Ideas

I love to serve this sweet and sour kielbasa over rice. You can also serve this meal with a side of veggies like Honey Butter Skillet Corn or Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts. A fresh salad like this Pomegranate Salad is great, too.

white rice with sweet and sour kielbasa on top with drink

Tips for Success

Try it in the slow cooker. Prepare it the same way and transfer it all to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
Make it with different veggies: Carrot slices and broccoli florets are great additions to this meal.
Make it ahead. Chop the bell peppers and onions and store them in an airtight container. Slice the kielbasa and store it in a separate container. Finally, make the sauce mixture and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Combine all of the ingredients right before you are ready to bake.

Proper Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat it in the microwave or oven until warm.

To freeze, add the cooled kielbasa and peppers to a freezer-safe bag. Ensure it is flat and free of air. Store it in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the fridge before reheating it!

fork with white rice with sweet and sour kielbasa

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