Description
Polish Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Skillet combines savory sausage with tangy fermented cabbage in a hearty one-pan meal. Comfort flavors from Eastern European cuisine promise satisfying dinner that comes together quickly for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz (397 g) kielbasa sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- ½ large red onion
- 1 lb (454 g) sauerkraut, drained
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsps packed light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp spicy brown mustard
- freshly ground black pepper
- fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice red onion into delicate semicircles, ensuring uniform cuts for consistent cooking and presentation.
- Searing: Heat butter and olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium flame. Carefully brown kielbasa sausage, developing a golden exterior by cooking 3 minutes per side, then transfer to a holding plate.
- Flavor Building: Utilize the same skillet to sauté sauerkraut, red onions, brown sugar, and whole grain mustard. Cook for 5-8 minutes, allowing ingredients to caramelize and blend, creating a rich flavor profile.
- Combining: Return kielbasa to the skillet, gently tossing to integrate all components and ensure thorough heating throughout the dish.
- Finishing: Enhance the skillet with freshly ground black pepper and optional herb garnish of thyme or parsley, adding a vibrant aromatic dimension to the final presentation.
Notes
- Knife Technique: Slice onions uniformly to ensure even cooking and professional-looking presentation.
- Fat Combination: Blend butter and olive oil creates a superior searing surface with enhanced flavor depth.
- Caramelization Tip: Brown kielbasa precisely 3 minutes per side to develop rich, golden exterior without burning.
- Flavor Building: Do not clean skillet between steps to preserve accumulated browned bits, which intensify overall dish complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1092 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg