Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Recipe
A quick and simple family meal, Kielbasa and Sauerkraut can be easily prepared in a skillet. Delicious when lightly browned, kielbasa, a popular smoked sausage, pairs wonderfully with a warm bed of sauerkraut.
Ingredients
- 1 pound kielbasa , or similar sausage
- 1 pound sauerkraut
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoon butter
- salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- parsley for serving
Instructions
- Prep: Slice the sausage into larger chunks for consistent cooking.
- For sauerkraut, drain thoroughly to avoid excess moisture, especially if packed in brines that may affect flavor.
- Brown kielbasa in a skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter until golden; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions in remaining butter for 5 minutes.
- Add sauerkraut and black pepper, heat through, return kielbasa, stir, and serve.
Notes
- Smoked kielbasa, a Polish sausage, varies in grind and garlic content; in the U.S., it typically shares a flavor profile with smoked sausage, often made from ground pork for richness—check package details for specific cooking instructions.
- Try additional seasonings for incredible flavor: caraway seeds, beets, dill, sweet apples, bell peppers, Dijon mustard, cooked potatoes, bacon, and fennel.
- To Store. Place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 18gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1790mgPotassium: 523mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 197IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 3mg
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