Smothered in a savory barbecue sauce infused with ranch seasoning, this Slow Cooker Kielbasa is the ultimate finger food for any party! Served hot straight from your slow cooker, this is THE appetizer your guests will devour! The best part is… you’ll just need 3 easy ingredients to make yours!
This crock pot kielbasa is the conversation starter and party ice breaker you’ve been looking for!
Rebecca writes: “Made this for a work potluck awhile back and everyone loved it. People were going back for seconds and it was all gone by the end of the day!”
The combination of ranch and barbecue transform your little bite sized bits of kielbasa into a totally irresistible snacking delight!
Plus with hardly any prep, you can just grab a pile of toothpicks… step back and let your guests go to town.
Just make sure to enjoy some for yourself, or you might just miss out.
Once the secret of what can be found in your slow cooker gets out, there will be nothing left!
Did I mention this slow cooker kielbasa takes just 3 ingredients? Talk about EASY! In fact, it’s as simple to prepare this simple appetizer as my coca cola drenched Kielbasa Bites!
Now go grab your Crock Pot, and let’s get this bbq kielbasa crock pot sensation cooking…
Related: 35 Slow Cooker Appetizer Recipes
Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST slow cooker kielbasa!
- Beef Kielbasa
- Barbecue Sauce – I used Sweet Baby Ray’s, as a sweeter barbecue sauce works best with this recipe.
- Dry Ranch Seasoning – store bought or use my Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning Mix.
Like so many of my easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot Recipes, you also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to prepare this simple kielbasa slow cooker recipe.
How To Make Slow Cooker Kielbasa
Here’s how to prepare one of your new favorite Easy Appetizer Recipes…
1. Slice your Kielbasa links into round pieces.
2. Place the sliced Kielbasa links and your sauce into your slow cooker.
3. Then cook your crock pot kielbasa per the easy kielbasa recipe instructions below.
That’s it. Easy peasy!
Scroll down for the printable easy kielbasa recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What To Serve with Crock Pot Kielbasa
I recommend serving your delightful little sauce drenched bbq kielbasa with toothpicks right out of the slow cooker for a perfectly hot and delicious appetizer or party treat.
Want to take your party or event to the next level?
Try pairing your bbq kielbasa with my delicious Bacon Wrapped Smokies, Crockpot Chex Mix, and Crock Pot Spinach Dip!
Storage Tips
You can store your tasty bbq ranch soaked slow cooker kielbasa in your refrigerator for 3-4 days after cooking.
To reheat, simply place the leftovers back into the slow cooker on LOW heat until ready. So simple and yet such a perfect way to enjoy these little bbq bites later this week!
Variations
You can never have enough dreamy ways to enjoy bbq and ranch.
Start serving up more delightful goodness when you try some of these fun bbq ranch recipe variations…
- Slow Cooker BBQ Ranch Meatballs
- Slow Cooker BBQ Ranch Chicken Wings
- BBQ Ranch Chicken Drumsticks
- Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken
- BBQ Ranch Pork Chops
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy kielbasa slow cooker recipe…
Brittney writes: “Huge hit! Everyone loved them!”
Chelsea writes: “Made this last night for the football game! Sooooo good!!!”
Gina writes: “So great for a party.”
Tara writes: “This was a good substitute for little smokies during football season we really enjoyed it”
Dawn writes: “Everyone loves it.”
Frankie writes: “it was a huge hit! definitely will make it again.”
Drew writes: “I thought these were just going to be an easy plate filler, but they were the hit of the party!”
Daiva writes: “Ranch makes it zesty. So good!”
Linda writes: “Added this as an appetizer for a summer bbq and was a hit.”
Marci writes: “Excellent!”
Janice writes: “So unbelievably easy. Great taste. Everyone enjoyed.”
Amanda writes: “Super easy and very tasty. Perfect for a potluck.”
Lori writes: “Easy and inexpensive as a potluck dish”
Rebecca writes: “Made this for a work potluck awhile back and everyone loved it. People were going back for seconds and it was all gone by the end of the day!”
Hunter writes: “This was very easy and fast to make!”
Catherine writes: “This was so easy and so delicious. My family and I will make this a regular dish in our dinner menus.”
Amy writes: “This is good for when you are having a get together or bringing something to one. Tastes good and easy to make.”
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Slow Cooker Kielbasa
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Ingredients
- 24 oz. Hillshire Farm Beef Kielbasa, (2 packages, 12 oz. each)
- 18 oz. Sweet Baby Ray’s Original BBQ Sauce, (1 bottle)
- 1 oz. Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix, 1 dry packet, OR 3 tbsp. of my Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
Instructions
- Gather your slow cooker kielbasa ingredients.
- Slice Kielbasa links into round pieces, approx. ¼” thick.
- Place sliced Kielbasa pieces in Crockpot.
- In small mixing bowl, combine Barbecue Sauce and dry Buttermilk Ranch, and stir well.
- Pour sauce mixture over Kielbasa in Crock Pot.
- Cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours, or LOW for 2.5 hours, or until hot.
- Serve with toothpicks as a delicious appetizer or party treat!
Notes
- Storage Tips: You can store your tasty bbq ranch soaked slow cooker kielbasa in your refrigerator for 3-4 days after cooking. To reheat, simply place the leftovers back into the slow cooker on LOW heat until ready.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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New to kielbasa but this recipe makes me want to try it — smoked sausage with BBQ ranch in the slow cooker sounds amazing. 😋
It really is an unbeatable combination Veronica. It takes snacking to a whole new level of deliciousness!
How full is the crockpot, can I do one or two months more packages of kielbasa?
Hi Tyson ~ if using a 5 – 6 quart crockpot, there should be plenty of space to at least double the recipe. 🙂
My family loves this over white rice with broccoli as a meal! Thanks so much!
That sounds delicious, Kara… what a great idea!
Is it good with just the BBQ, no ranch? Not a huge ranch fan
Hi Mike ~ yes… it tastes delicious with just the BBQ as well. You could skip adding the ranch if you’re not a fan. Or another option is to add in some Coca-Cola to the barbecue sauce, like this recipe here:
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2014/10/crockpot-bbq-coca-cola-kielbasa.html
Hope that helps! 🙂
Do you think you could substitute the kielbasa with the lil smokies for this recipe?
Yes… absolutely! That would be delicious!!
This was delicious! I was in a hurry when buying the ingredients and the store I went to didn’t have Kielbasa so I used Bratwurst. The casing it was in was pretty tough so I opted to remove the casing which was surprisingly easy. Once I removed the casing I cut them up and browned them before putting them in the crockpot. It was absolutely delicious and was a big hit! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
You’re very welcome, Kim! I’m so glad to hear it was delicious using Bratwurst, too!
Can I substitute with the ranch dip packet?
Hi MLR ~ yes… the ranch dip packet can be substituted. Enjoy!
what does 1.5 in cooking mean Iam new to cooking and I have never seen this.
Hi Andrew ~ 1.5 hours signifies 1 1/2 hours. Hope that helps!
This Kielbasa Bites looks very delicious, I will try do this for tonight, looks easy. Thanks for the recipe.
Your’e very welcome, Boyan… enjoy! 🙂
Is the sausage fully cooked when purchased?
Hi Ingrid ~ yes… it is fully cooked sausage, so you’ll just be heating it up in the crock pot. Hope that helps!
Making this for Friday night card night . Looks so easy and yummy , I’m tweaking it a little , by adding some pineapple chunks I had in the pantry , and some green bell peppers out my garden that needed to be used up ( way to many , will plant less next time , lol . )
Those sound like delicious additions, Christy! Have fun tonight! 😉