SWEET 'N' SOUR POLISH SAUSAGE

Sweet 'n' Sour Polish Sausage image

Since my sister, Evelyn Brower, shared this recipe with me, I've made it for many gatherings. It can be cooked in a skillet, then transferred to a slow cooker to keep warm.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the sausage, onion, green pepper and celery in butter over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside., In the same skillet, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar and salt. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add juice to skillet; bring to a boil. Return sausage mixture to pan. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.