Kielbasa Fruit Kabobs Recipes

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.

FRUIT KABOBS

Steps:

• Toss apple and pear with lemon juice. Divide fruit into 12 portions and thread onto wooden skewers. Combine dip ingredients in a small bowl; serve with the kabobs.

APPLE KIELBASA KABOBS

Steps:

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

KIELBASA APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Combine the beer, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard in a large skillet over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low and add the kielbasa. Simmer until kielbasa is browned and glazed, about 1 hour.

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.

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.

FRUIT KEBABS

Steps:

• Cut apricots in half and remove pits. Cut peaches in eighths (or quarters, depending on size). Cut pineapple in chunks. Peel tangerine and cut in quarters. Peel bananas and cut into 1-inch chunks. Peel apples and cut into eighths. Put apples, peaches and bananas in bowl with lemon juice and coat thoroughly. Place a mixture of fruits on each skewer.
• To make sauce, melt butter, sugar, orange juice and orange rind in small sauce pan and stir until melted and then add Grand Marnier. Grill kebabs over medium heat, basting frequently. Combine remaining sauce with 1/2 cup cream and serve with hot kebabs.

APPLE & POTATO KIELBASA KABOBS

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water 10 to 12 min. or just until tender; drain. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, combine mustard, preserves and green onions; reserve 1/4 cup for later use.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Thread sausage, apples, pearl onions and potatoes alternately onto 12 skewers.
• Grill kabobs 12 to 15 min. or until heated through, turning after 7 min. and brushing occasionally with remaining mustard mixture for the last few minutes. Meanwhile, cook reserved mustard mixture in saucepan on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until heated through.
• Toss hot cabbage with mustard mixture. Serve with kabobs.

DESIGN-YOUR-OWN KABOBS WITH FRUIT SAUCES

Steps:

• In blender, place plums and lemonade concentrate. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir plum mixture and remaining sauce ingredients into onions. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In 2-quart saucepan, mix apricot nectar, apricots and shallots. Heat to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until most of nectar is absorbed. Stir in remaining salsa ingredients except parsley; heat through. Stir in parsley.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Thread 4 or 5 meat pieces alternately with potatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper and onion on each of 8 large (15-inch) or 16 small metal or bamboo skewers, leaving space between each piece.
• Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning and brushing 2 or 3 times with dressing, until meats are done. When done, beef, chicken and sausage are no longer pink in center and shrimp are pink and firm. Serve kabobs with warm or cold sauce and salsa.