The 30 BEST Ways to Cook Kielbasa
We’ve compiled this great list of easy Kielbasa Recipes to help you decide what to cook with your favorite smoked sausage. Try this cozy Dutch recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1lb kielbasa sausage
- 3lbs potatoes, chopped into 1 inch cubes
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 Tbsp butter or oil
- 1 bunch kale (about 12oz), cut into 1/2 inch strips
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1.5 cup milk, warmed
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 Tbsp olive oil, for garnish
Instruction:
- Add potatoes to a large pot, fill with cold water till potatoes are covered, and bay leaves and generously salt water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are soft, then drain off water and remove bay leaves.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and garlic and cook for a minute or two. Add the kale along with ¼ cup of water and steam until the kale is tender. Keep an eye on it, the water will dry out and need to be replenished before the kale gets soft.
- Mash the potatoes along with butter, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Once smooth, stir in kale mixture.
- Cook the kielbasa according to your preferred method. We simply sautéed it in the same pan as the kale (after the kale had been removed).
- Serve a generous heap of the stamppot, top with sliced kielbasa, and give each serving a nice drizzle of olive oil (about 1 tablespoon).
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FAQ
What goes well with kielbasa?
The best side dishes to serve with kielbasa are polenta, mac and cheese, applesauce, scalloped potatoes, green beans casserole, cabbage soup, potato salad, shepherd’s pie, cauliflower cheese soup, fried onions, polish potato pancakes, bigos, cucumber salad, sauerkraut, coleslaw and grilled vegetables.
What is the best way to cook kielbasa?
Poke the sausage a few times with a fork and place it in a pot or deep skillet. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat and simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and serve it with mustard, slice it to serve with pierogis or place it in rolls or sandwiches.
How is kielbasa traditionally served?
Kielbasa is usually cooked further, however, by frying, baking, or grilling. It is also used as an addition to dishes such as kapuśniak (cabbage soup). Cooked kielbasa is traditionally accompanied by sauerkraut or fried onions. Polish kielbasa comes in more than 100 varieties.
How do you cook kielbasa so that it’s tender?
Boiling is the most common way to cook kielbasa. Simply add the kielbasa to a pan with about a 1/2 inch of water. Bring the water to a boil, then cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes. If using fresh (not smoked) kielbasa, you’ll need to add more simmer time to ensure it’s cooked through.
