Description
Rustic Polish Sausage Skillet brings old-world comfort from Poland’s countryside kitchens to your dinner table. Savory kielbasa, tangy sauerkraut, and golden potatoes create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) Polish sausage (kielbasa), sliced
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) sauerkraut, drained
- 1 onion, sliced (optional)
Cooking and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Warm a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat with your preferred cooking fat, ensuring an even coating across the surface.
- Arrange kielbasa slices in a single layer, allowing each side to develop a rich, caramelized golden-brown crust. Transfer the seared sausage to a separate plate once browned.
- Using the same skillet with residual flavor from the sausage, introduce diced potatoes and chopped onions. Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until they achieve a deep golden color and reach near-tenderness.
- Incorporate sauerkraut into the skillet, spreading it evenly across the potatoes and onions. Carefully return the browned kielbasa to the mixture, gently combining all components.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients, creating a shallow liquid base. Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low, allowing the dish to simmer gently for 15-20 minutes.
- Verify potato softness and flavor integration. Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Serve piping hot, accompanied by tangy mustard or crusty artisan bread to complement the robust flavors of this traditional Polish-inspired one-pan meal.
Notes
- Slice kielbasa uniformly to ensure even browning and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for better holding shape during cooking and preventing mushiness.
- Rinse sauerkraut lightly before adding to reduce excessive saltiness and balance overall flavor profile.
- Consider using low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content and customize seasoning preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg