Classic Kielbasa and Sauerkraut (One-Pan Meal)

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4.7

1,018 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    350 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Polish, Ukrainian

Classic Kielbasa and Sauerkraut (One-Pan Meal)

Classic Kielbasa and Sauerkraut is a simple one-pan meal featuring sliced kielbasa sautéed in butter, combined with sautéed onions and drained sauerkraut. Seasoned with salt and pepper, the dish delivers a balance of savory sausage and tangy cabbage with minimal effort, highlighting the kielbasa's richness and the sauerkraut's acidity.

Description

This one-pan recipe begins by browning sliced kielbasa in unsalted butter in a deep skillet, allowing the sausage to develop a golden crust. The kielbasa is removed temporarily, and diced onions are cooked in the same pan until translucent, absorbing the leftover flavors. Sauerkraut is drained and added to the pan with the onions to combine, creating a base of tangy cabbage and mellow onion. Sliced kielbasa returns to the skillet to warm through with the sauerkraut and onions, cooking together for five more minutes to blend flavors. The dish is seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste before serving hot.

This straightforward approach makes the meal easy to prepare and clean up, capturing the classic flavor combination of Polish-style kielbasa and fermented cabbage. It is a filling dish well suited to simple weeknight dinners.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb kielbasa sliced into medallions
  • 4 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1 onion diced, large
  • 2 lbs sauerkraut
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper adjust to taste, ground

Instructions

  1. In a deep skillet over medium, sauté the kielbasa in the butter until golden brown. Remove the sausage and set it aside.
  2. To the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté it over medium until translucent.
  3. Drain the sauerkraut and add it into the pan with the onions. Stir to combine.
  4. Toss the kielbasa back into the skillet and cook it for 5 more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 2051mg (85%) Potassium 468mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 262IU (5%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 2051mg 85%
Potassium 468mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 262IU 5%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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