Sweet Onion Kielbasa

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

1 pound kielbasa sausage
1 small onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (12-oz.) beer
1/3 cup honey
2 or 3 tablespoons spicy, brown or Dijon mustard
Pepper and/or chili powder (or favorite spices)

Slice kielbasa into 1/2-inch medallions. Chop onion and sauté in butter until onions are transparent. In a large skillet, bring 1/2 can of beer (darker beer for more flavor) to a slow boil and add kielbasa. Cook until the beer is reduced by half, then add the remaining 1/2 can of beer. Add the honey, mustard and spices to taste. Let simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce reaches a thick, honey-like consistency. Onions may be mixed in at the end or added to top as garnish.

Makes 4-6 appetizer servings

Created by Kevin Kehler of Neshanic Station, NJ, winner of the 2004 National Honey Board “Honey of a BBQ Tailgating Contest”