Kielbasa Fruit Kabobs Food

KIELBASA KABOBS WITH APPLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the cranberry juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the sausage, apples and peppers. Grill, uncovered, over indirect heat for 8 minutes or until heated through, turning and brushing with glaze occasionally.

SWEET AND SOUR KIELBASA KABOBS

Steps:

• In small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, apple juice, cider vinegar and orange peel; blend well.
• Cook over medium heat until it boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
• Thread skewers with kielbasa, bell peppers, onions, and pineapples.
• When ready to barbeque, place kabobs on preheated grill.
• Cook 4 minutes.
• Brush with glaze, turn and glaze again.
• Cook 3-5 minutes or until hot and browned.
• Serve with any remaining glaze.

KIELBASA APPLE KABOBS

Steps:

• If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
• Cut kielbasa, onion and apples into 2-inch pieces.
• Combine in a bowl with lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper and salt.
• Toss to coat.
• Preheat grill to medium high.
• Thread pieces of sausage, onion and apple pieces on skewers, alternating them.
• Grill 3 to 5 minutes each side, until apples and onions are slightly blackened on edges, yet still crisp inside, and sausage is very hot.
• Serve immediately.

SAUSAGE SQUASH KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes and water. Cover and microwave on high until tender, 6-8 minutes; drain and set aside. For glaze, combine the honey, mustard and orange zest in a small bowl., On 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the sausage, potatoes, yellow squash and zucchini; brush with half of the glaze. , On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill kabobs, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until vegetables are tender and sausage is heated through, 10-16 minutes, basting frequently with glaze.

KIELBASA KABOBS

Steps:

• If using bamboo skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
• Cut kielbasa at an angle into 48 chunks, about 1 inch each. On each skewer, thread 4 chunks of sausage; place in pan.
• In small bowl, mix preserves and orange juice with fork; brush glaze over kabobs. Turn kabobs over; brush other side.
• Bake about 45 minutes or until kielbasa is browned.

HAWAIIAN KABOBS

Steps:

• STEP 1: PREPARE MARINADE
• Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice.
• Place pineapple chunks & veggies in large bowl (or large zipper-sealed plastic bag and set aside.
• In saucepan, combine reserved pineapple juice with soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat & simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
• Pour over vegetable mixture--cover & refrigerate at least 1 hour (but 6 hours is ideal), stirring occasionally.
• STEP 2: KABOB PREP.
• Remove pineapple & vegetables from marinade & reserve marinade.
• Alternate pineapple, green pepper, onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes on skewers.
• Grill kabobs for 20 minutes or until soft, turning and basting with marinade often.
• Serve over rice, if desired.

KIELBASA CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine first 7 ingredients. Remove 1/2 cup for basting, cover and refrigerate. Divide remaining marinade between 2 large resealable plastic bags. Add chicken to 1 bag; add kielbasa, pineapple and vegetables to the other bag. Seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• On 16 metal or soaked wooden skewers thread all the meat, pineapple and veggies.
• Using long handles tongs, dip a paper towel in cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from heat for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning frequently and basting with reserved marinade.

GRILLED KIELBASA SKEWERS

Steps:

• 1. Cut kielbasa into 1" slices. Cut onion, bell peppers, corn on the cob, zucchini, tomato and ANY other of your favorite veggies you like int 1/2" to 1" chunks depending on how fast that veggie might cook. For example, the tomato will cook fast so cut into 1" chunk; corn can be cut into 2-3" pieces.
• 2. Place all the cut up vegetables and kielbasa into a large glass bowl. Pour the entire bottle of Italian salad dressing over it all. Mix so everything is coated and let marinate for at least a half-hour.
• 3. Start your BBQ. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 10 minutes before using.
• 4. Skewer the kielbasa and the vegetable, alternating meat and vegetables however you desire.
• 5. Place on oiled or sprayed grill. Grill for about 10 minutes.
• 6. Basically until your vegetables are done to your liking. Remove and serve. These go nicely with rice or pasta salad

GRILLED KIELBASA KEBABS

Steps:

• Preheat grill or broiler to high.
• Thread 8 12-inch skewers, alternating sausage and vegetables.
• Combine oil, mustard, lemon juice and soy sauce in a jar. Season w/salt and pepper. Secure lid and shake to blend thoroughly.
• Place skewers on grill rack and brush w/half the sauce. Cook 6 minutes, turn and brush w/remaining sauce.
• Cook until browned, about 4 minutes.