German Style Kielbasa Recipes

GERMAN-STYLE KIELBASA AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Place coleslaw mix in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well., Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute kielbasa and onion in butter until onion is tender. Add the coleslaw mix, sugar and pepper; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Stir in poppy seeds if desired. Drain noodles; serve with cabbage mixture.

GERMAN STYLE KIELBASA

Steps:

• Combine the apples and sauerkraut in a deep skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer then cook for about 10 minutes, until apples are starting to soften. Stir in the brown sugar and kielbasa. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until heated through.

GERMAN KIELBASA AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes (if desired) and place in lightly salted water to cover in a saucepan.
• Cook at a medium boil till barely tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large heavy skillet, cook the bacon strips to desired crispness and remove bacon to absorbent paper.
• You should have at least 3 Tbs. of drippings in the skillet (add a little oil or more bacon fat, if needed).
• Saute the onions in the dripping over medium-low heat until golden.
• Heat the remaining ingredients to boiling (a 2-cup glass measuring cup in the microwave is fine).
• Drain and thickly slice the potatoes while still warm. Add to the onions in the skillet and turn gently to coat with drippings.
• Reduce heat to low and pour the hot dressing over all and again, turn gently to coat evenly.
• Cut sausage into 1-2 inch slices and briefly sauté in a bit oil (in the same pot the potatoes were cooked in; saves a pan to clean), till browned slightly.
• Add sausage slices to skillet and turn gently to coat evenly.
• Chop bacon to desired size (not too small) and add to skillet.
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot or warm.

GERMAN-STYLE KIELBASA

Steps:

• Combine the apples and sauerkraut in a deep skillet over medium heat.
• Bring to a simmer then cook for about 10 minutes, until apples are starting to soften.
• Stir in the brown sugar and kielbasa.
• Cook for another 5 minutes, or until heated through.