Hawaiian Kielbasa

This is the cookbook that I've gotten some new recipes from. Cutted and pasted the cover because see the top left corner? That's the Hawaiian Kielbasa; I didn't take a picture because I didn't have faith it would ever make it to the blog.

3 lbs. kielbasa; cut into 2 inch chunks

15 and 1/4 oz can crushed pineapple

18 oz bottle barbecue sauce

1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

1 T. ground ginger

1 t. onion powder

1 t. garlic powder

Combine all of the ingredients in a slow cooker. Mix well. Cover and cook on low setting for about 2 hours, until warmed through, or on high setting for about 30 minutes. Makes 10 to 15 servings.

I changed this a bit....I halved the amount of meat and other ingredients. This recipe is originally an appetizer to share with friends so Curt and I didn't need that much. We also served it over rice to make it a full meal. It was okay. Cs in both of our books; I'd make the rice and beans kielbasa 100 times before this one.

Rice & Beans with Keilbasa

Two things before the recipe:

1. I must only cook when I'm on summer leave or maternity leave; I see a trend in my posting.

2. I love my new camera and how "decent" this photo turned out with one click!

1 lb. kielbasa; cut into bite-sized pieces

4 to 5- 16 ounce cans red beans; drained and rinsed

2- 14 and 1/2 ounce cans diced tomatoes

1 onion; chopped

hot pepper sauce to taste

Combine all of the ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours, or on high setting for 4 to 5 hours. Prepare rice and serve atop. Serves 6 to 8.

I really enjoyed this; thinking I'll have it for leftover lunch today. Curt gave it a 6 ou of 10 and then said he'd give it a B. Huh? 6 out of 10 is a 60%/D. I'm going to have to talk to him about his grading.