Grilled Kielbasa With Charred Seasonal Veggies

When all you want is a good Polish sausage, nothing else will do. If you know, you know. Make delicious Grilled Kielbasa with veggies to satisfy the craving for an amazing sausage.

As the sausage aficionado that I am, I can’t resist throwing some on the grill every now and then. This easy grilled kielbasa and veggies dish is just another episode of my never-ending adventure.

But one that I keep repeating because this is a yummy and very fast grilling recipe. Kielbasa is a type of cooked sausage, so the goal is to simply reheat it and give it a little char.

🌭 Ingredients

🛒Precooked Kielbasa – Any type of smoked sausage originating in Poland is considered a kielbasa. It is usually a blend of meats starring pork and comes already smoked.

You can buy raw, unsmoked kielbasa as well, but that defeats the purpose of this recipe, which is a great smoky flavor when you don’t have the time. As a result, choose a pre-cooked kielbasa.

🛒Sweet Peppers – We got the small tri-color package. These are perfect for the grill because they are already the right size. If you have larger peppers you should cut them into smaller chunks for fast cooking.

🛒Jalapeños – Some heat is an excellent addition. Feel free to skip them or add more sweet peppers to the grill instead of the hot variety.

🛒Red Onions – We love the flavor of red onions for this recipe. In a pinch, use sweet onions instead. Yellow onions are softer and perhaps a bit too bland for grilling.

🛒Tomatoes – Roma tomatoes often have the best flavor in winter, and work just as well but require a longer cook time. In the summer if you have garden tomatoes, cut them into uniform smaller size chunks.

🛒Olive Oil – Just a light coat is needed so the vegetables don’t stick to the grill.

🔥 Instructions

👉Step 1. Make shallow diagonal cuts on the kielbasa surface to form a crosshatch pattern. This helps it absorb more flavor and cook faster.

👉Step 2. Cut the tomatoes in half and the onions into quarters.

👉Step 3. Add all the veggies to a large bowl, spray them with oil, and mix them up for even coverage.

👉Step 4. Set up the grill for direct heat and preheat it to 350°F.

👉Step 5. Place the kielbasa and onion halves on the grill (and any other firm veggies you might want to grill).

👉Step 6. After 4-5 minutes, turn the links and onions.

👉Step 7. Place the peppers on the grill.

👉Step 8. After a couple more minutes, place the halved tomatoes on the grill, cut side down.

👉Step 9. The kielbasa is ready when its internal temperature reaches 145-155°F. Use a digital meat thermometer for accurate measurement. This takes around 8-10 minutes at 350°F.

👉Step 10. Keep an eye on the veggies – they won’t all be ready at exactly the same time. Turn each as needed and remove once charred on both sides.

👉Step 11. Serve hot!

❗ Recipe Tips and Tricks

📌Time Adding The Vegetables | Onions will take longer to grill, and tomatoes will take a lot less time. Add them on at different moments to have them all finish within a short time frame. This way you can enjoy them hot!

📌Choosing The Right Kielbasa | For this fast grilled kielbasa with charred veggies always choose the precooked sausages.

Good quality kielbasa will have a short list of recognizable ingredients. Avoid the ones that include excessive fillers or artificial preservatives.

The texture should be firm and not too dry, a good indication of a high meat content and proper smoking technique.

🔪 Meal Prep

Chop up the leftovers before refrigerating or freezing. Use them later in scrambled eggs, use them in a soup, or just reheat them in a skillet straight up.

🔄 Additions and Substitutions

👍Add A Dry Rub | Rub them with mustard and add your favorite rub to them like we did the smoked hot dogs, a little sauce as is done with the smoked little smokies or in a cast iron skillet as we did with the sausage and peppers.

👍Grill Other Veggies | So many vegetables are great with kielbasa. Try large mushrooms on the grill, grill up some potatoes and carrots, or choose hot peppers instead of sweet peppers.

👍Pair With Fruit | Apples or pineapple are a fun addition to the grill and go perfectly with this flavor profile.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

What goes with grilled kielbasa? You have so many options and this is what makes a quick meal like this so satisfying!

⭐Self-contained Meal | You can serve kielbasa and grilled vegetables as a dish in and of itself. And a low-carb one!

⭐Starchy Sides | Make it more filling by pairing the sausage and veggies with a starchy side such as rice, potatoes, or fresh bread.

⭐Sandwiches | Serve them on a bun as a grilled kielbasa sandwich and feel free to add extra toppings and condiments.

⭐Dipping Sauce | Accompany your meat platter with savory dipping sauces such as hot mustard, honey mustard, ketchup, garlic aioli, or a creamy horseradish sauce.

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