Kielbasa with Sauerkraut

Name: Kielbasa with Sauerkraut
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 750g Smoked Kielbasa, cut into 2-3 cm pieces; 800g Sauerkraut, drained and lightly rinsed; 1 large Onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves of Garlic, minced; 1 Apple, peeled and grated; 1 tsp Caraway Seeds; 2 Bay Leaves; 1/2 tsp Pepper (Black), freshly ground; 1 tbsp Pork Lard; 250ml Water; Some Salt, fine, to taste

Rustic and comforting, this kielbasa with sauerkraut pairs smoky sausage with tangy kraut, sweet apple, and warming caraway for a classic Eastern European one-pot meal. It simmers gently until the flavors meld into a savory-sour harmony perfect with mustard, boiled potatoes, or crusty bread.

Rustic and comforting, this kielbasa with sauerkraut pairs smoky sausage with tangy kraut, sweet apple, and warming caraway for a ... Show more

Traditional Eastern European Recipe

Health Grade

C · Balanced

Rating

4.3

Time

45 min

Price

3,74 €

Calories

766 kcal

easy

one pot

high protein

low carb

Method

Prep the ingredients

Drain the Sauerkraut in a colander and give it a brief rinse under cold water; let it sit while you prep the rest. Cut the Smoked Kielbasa into 2-3 cm pieces, thinly slice the Onion, mince the Garlic, and peel and grate the Apple.

Cook the base

Melt the Pork Lard in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 4 minutes until it softens and turns translucent, then stir in the garlic, grated apple, Caraway Seeds, and Black Pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, just until fragrant.

Simmer with sausage

Add the drained sauerkraut, Bay Leaves, and Water, about 250 ml, then nestle in the kielbasa pieces. Bring everything to a gentle simmer, cover the pot loosely, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the sauerkraut is tender and the sausage is hot all the way through.