German Pierogies With Kielbasa Bacon Apples Recipes

KIELBASA, PIEROGIES & SAUERKRAUT BAKE - STOVETOP AND OVEN METHOD

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
• Drain the sauerkraut, reserving the liquid.
• Pre-heat a large 12-inch oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and brown the Kielbasa sausage slices on both sides. Remove the browned sausage from the pan and set aside.
• Add the onion to the skillet and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté until they start to brown - about 5 minutes. Add the drained sauerkraut and caraway seeds and continue to sauté for a few more minutes. Add the stock or beer, reserved sauerkraut liquid and stone-ground mustard. Bring the mixture to a boil and return the browned Kielbasa to the skillet.
• Add the pierogies, nestling them into the sauerkraut and onions. Lower the heat under the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the Cheddar and Swiss cheeses on top and transfer the pan to the oven.
• Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until the pierogies are cooked through and the cheese has melted. Top with chopped scallions and enjoy!

ONE SKILLET KIELBASA SAUSAGE AND PIEROGIES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Saute sausage, pierogies, and onion in oil until golden brown and heated through (about 7-8 minutes per side). During the final 5-7 minutes of cooking, add green beans to the skillet and cook until tender.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

GERMAN PIEROGIES WITH KIELBASA, BACON & APPLES

Steps:

• 1. Melt 3 T. butter in a large pan with deep sides. Add chunky apple slices, 1 tsp. sugar and a pinch of cloves or allspice. Fry gently so that the slices stay whole until golden. Remove from pan and place on a large platter (or 9x13 dish).
• 2. In same pan, fry bacon or warm pre-cooked bacon. Remove and place in a pile next to the apples. Fry onions in 1-2 T. bacon grease or add 1-2 T. butter, if not using. Salt and pepper, if necessary. (Bacon is usually salty enough.) Fry until onions begin to caramelize. Place in a pile along side the other previously cooked ingredients.
• 3. In same pan, fry Kielbasa on cut ends just to get a little color and pick up the flavors of the pan. Place in a pile with rest of cooked ingredients.
• 4. In same pan, bring 1/2" water to a gentle boil. Add frozen pierogies. (For 4 people, I usually figure 16-20 pierogies.) Gently simmer for 5 minutes. (Check to make sure they don't stick.) Drain. Melt 2-3 T. butter, bacon grease or a combo and return pierogies to pan and fry for a minute or so. Gently, layer all of the ingredients back into pan with pierogies saving bacon chunks for last to top the whole thing. Cover and warm until just heated through, or you can cover tightly and warm in the oven until heated through.
• 5. Top with chopped chives or fresh parsley, if desired and a side of sour cream. Serve with warmed sweet and sour red cabbage on the side.