Smoked Turkey Kielbasa Burnt Ends

Smoked Turkey Kielbasa Burnt Ends

adapted from Food Network

Burnt ends are savory, caramelized nuggets of smoked meat, usually the fatty point end of a beef brisket or pork belly. Using kielbasa pull the meal together in significantly less time. Turkey kielbasa reduce the fat and calories.

Partially slicing the kielbasa before smoking allow the smoke to penetrate better.

Makes 3 servings                                                                12 WW pts / serving

1/2 tsp. dry ancho chile powder
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1/2 tsp. Truvia brown sugar blend™
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 link (13 oz.) kielbasa sausage
1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
1/2 cups Barefoot Contessa barbecue sauce or your favorite BBQ sauce

2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. butter

1. In a small bowl, combine the ancho chile powder, salt, brown sugar blend, granulated garlic, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne; Set aside.
2. Preheat a smoker to 225F.
3. Place 2 wooden spoons on a cutting board; Place the kielbasa between the spoons and partially slice the kielbasa in 1 1/2-inch intervals, keeping the pieces connected. (The spoons prevent you from going all the way through.
4. Using a brush, coat the kielbasa in the yellow mustard, then sprinkle with the spice mixture.
5. Place in the smoker until the sausages are nicely browned, about 1 hour.
6. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350F.
7. Cut the kielbasa all the way through and place in a medium skillet.
8. Mix with the barbecue sauce with the water then mix with then add to the skillet and toss to combine.
9. Dot the kielbasa with butter and place in preheated oven. 
10. Roast, uncovered, stirring a couple times, until the kielbasa has a deep hue, another 35 minutes. 
11. Let cool for 5-7 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

The Sloppy Turkey Sandwich

 The Sloppy Turkey Sandwich

Last night my husband and I were watching Diners, Dive Ins and Dives. One of the featured restaurants, Front Range Barbecue  in Denver, CO has a "Sloppy Pig Sandwich". Pulled pork, bacon, kielbasa, coleslaw, BBQ sauce and smoked cheddar. I decided to make a healthier version today for lunch. 

Serves 1                 9 WW Blue points

3 oz Pulled Turkey  

1 Tbsp Mission BBQ Tupelo BBQ Sauce or your favorite sauce

2 oz. turkey kielbasa, pan seared

1 slice turkey bacon, cooked

3 Tbsp Red coleslaw

1 Schmidt Old Tyme 647 roll, toasted

1. Heat the pulled turkey in the BBQ sauce.
2. Place on the toasted roll.
3. Top with bacon, kielbasa and coleslaw.

Enjoy

Kielbasa with Spicy Sauce and Tangy Corn Relish

I was looking for something easy but creative tonight. It was enjoyed by all.

Grilled Sausage with Spicy Sauce
adapted from Duff Goldman for Food Network Magazine
1 package kielbasa, cut into bite-size pieces 
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
2 tsp. hot sauce
Directions
Saute the kielbasa pieces until heated through. Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, mustard and hot sauce. Serve with the kielbasa for dipping and along side the  Tangy Corn Relish. 

Tangy Corn Relish
1 ear corn, kernels removed
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet piquante peppers
1/4 small red onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. pickle relish
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
3/4 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 tsp. Splenda
Saute the corn in the oil and cumin until slightly toasted. Transfer the corn to a small bowl. Add the remaining ingredients.Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend the favors. Serve with kielbasa.
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