Description
Hearty Polish Sausage Skillet blends rustic Central European comfort with bold, satisfying flavors. Sizzling kielbasa, tangy sauerkraut, and golden potatoes create a warm, filling meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound Polish sausage, cut into chunks
- 56 potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 14-ounce cans sauerkraut, undrained (or 1 (2-pound) bag)
Seasonings and Liquid:
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your crockpot by creating a foundational layer of sauerkraut, evenly distributing it across the bottom of the cooking vessel.
- Carefully arrange quartered potatoes over the sauerkraut, ensuring complete coverage and a uniform distribution.
- Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling aromatic caraway seeds, adding a fragrant bay leaf, and generously seasoning with black pepper.
- Gently pour water into the crockpot, providing essential moisture for the cooking process and preventing ingredient scorching.
- Strategically position polish sausage chunks across the top of the potato and sauerkraut layers, allowing the meat to infuse its rich flavors throughout the dish.
- Configure the crockpot to high temperature and allow the meal to simmer for approximately 4 hours, alternatively use low temperature for a more gradual 6-hour cooking cycle.
- Confirm potato tenderness by piercing with a fork, ensuring they are soft and fully cooked.
- Remove the bay leaf to prevent any bitter undertones in the final presentation.
- Serve the hearty meal immediately while still steaming, presenting a rustic and comforting Polish-inspired culinary creation.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping polish sausage with turkey kielbasa or plant-based sausage for lighter, healthier alternatives.
- Use low-sodium sauerkraut and broth to control salt intake, perfect for heart-conscious individuals.
- Minimize cooking liquid for a more concentrated flavor by reducing water to 1/2 cup instead of a full cup.
- Add extra depth by incorporating smoked paprika or stone-ground mustard during the last hour of cooking for a tangy, rich taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg