Sweet Onion Kielbasa

This is a very simple recipe I clipped from the newspaper. I make this with turkey kielbasa to lower the fat content and usually use Newcastle or Sam Adams as the beer. The recipe is intended as an appetizer but I see no reason why you couldn't serve it as a main dish with a side of rice and a veggie.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb kielbasa
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1 (12 ounce) can beer (darker beer gives more flavor)
• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 2 -3  tablespoons spicy mustard or 2 -3  tablespoons brown mustard or 2 -3  tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper or 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder or 1⁄2 teaspoon  favorite  spices, to taste

Directions

1. Slice kielbasa into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. In a large skillet, bring 1/2 can of beer to a slow boil and add kielbasa.
3. Cook until the beer is reduced by half, then add the remaining 6 ounces of beer.
4. Add honey and mustard, and spices to taste.
5. Let simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce reaches a thick, honey-like consistency.
6. Saute onion in butter until onions are transparent.
7. Onions may be mixed into the finished sauce, or added as a garnish.