Baked Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

A simple yet classic dish.

Combining the slightly sour edge from Sauerkraut with Sweet Onions and topping it off with a slightly smokey flavored Kielbasa, this dish is full of flavor.

This is a very easy recipe to make and your house will be full of wonderful aromas as it bakes.

If you have never had Polska Kielbasa, it is a Polish smoked Sausage that is savory and delicious. I like to serve this dish with a good German Beer.

BAKED KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT 

Ingredients:

•  2 Lb. Polska Kielbasa (you can also use Turkey Kielbasa)
• 2 Lbs Sauerkraut, drained
• 8 Slices Maple Bacon, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 Medium Size Yellow Onion, sliced thin
• 1 Cup Chicken Broth
• 3 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard or Dusseldorf German Mustard
• 1 Teaspoon Allspice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Slice Kielbasa into 1/2 inch round slices, set aside. Cut the Onion in half then cut into thin slices,set aside.

3. Cook the Maple Bacon in a large frying pan. Don’t cook the Bacon to a crisp texture because it will continue to cook once in the oven, so stay with a more soft texture slightly crisp on the edge for the Bacon. Once done, transfer the Bacon from the pan onto a paper towel lined plate to capture some of the fat/grease.

4. Remove the Bacon fat/grease from the pan reserving about 2 Tablespoons in the pan.

5. Place the sliced Onions in the pan and slowly cook over medium heat to caramelize the Onions. Then transfer the Onions from the pan to a platter and set aside.

6. Next add the Polska Kielbasa to the same pan and brown the Kielbasa on both sides. Transfer the Kielbasa to the platter with the Onions and set aside.

7. In a small mixing bowl whisk together the Chicken Broth, Mustard and Allspice. Set aside.

8. Add the Sauerkraut to the frying pan and pour the Chicken Broth mixture over the Sauerkraut and cook and stir for 2 minutes over medium heat, then add the Onions, Bacon and Polska Kielbasa back into the pan and stir well to combine.

9. Transfer the Kielbasa mixture into a 2 Quart Casserole dish and cover with lid or aluminium foil.

10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until everything is heated through.

Recipe by: Hot Dish Homemaker