Kielbasa In Beer Food

BEER BRAISED SMOKED SAUSAGE (KIELBASA) AND KRAUT

Steps:

• Sauté kielbasa in a large frying pan or dutch oven until slightly browned (you can also grill the kielbasa for about 4 minutes on each side then add them to the pan and proceed with directions for even better flavor).
• Add beer, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes. Remove lid and place kraut over kielbasa. Sprinkle pepper over the kraut and just give the kraut a toss leaving it on top of the kielbasa. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove lid and stir the kraut and kielbasa together well. Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes.

SLOW COOKER KIELBASA AND BEER

Steps:

• In a slow cooker combine sausage, beer and sauerkraut. Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, until the meat is tender and plump.

KIELBASA IN BEER SAUCE

Steps:

• Place whole sausage in pan with water.
• Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and cut sausage into diagonal slices.
• Return to skillet.
• Add the cup of beer.
• Cover and simmer another 10 minutes.
• Add in brown sugar and liquefied cornstarch.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• (vinegar, mustard and horseradish).
• Cook and stir until it is bubbly.
• Serve with sauerkraut and enjoy.

BEER CHEESE SOUP IN A BREAD BOWL WITH KIELBASA "CROUTONS"

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kielbasa and cook until browned and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, mustard powder and cayenne. Cook the vegetables until tender and translucent, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the bread bowls. Using a sharp knife, slice the top off of each boule to use as a topper. Hollow out the middle with a fork or your fingers, leaving a thick bread shell. Save the removed bread for another use.
• Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire. Pour in the stock and beer and simmer until the alcohol cooks out, about 5 minutes.
• Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Add the Cheddar and Gruyere and stir until the cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into the bread bowls and serve immediately, topped with the kielbasa croutons and chives. Use the bread toppers for dipping, if desired.

KIELBASA IN POLISH SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the beer, water, onions and sausage. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for 25 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan and cool. Slice the sausage into 1 -inch pieces. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 4 to 6 minutes for a light brown roux. Stir in the vinegar, sugar and the reserved beer and onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer and continue to cook until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes. Add the sliced sausage and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

KIELBASA IN RED WINE

Steps:

• Combine wine and onions in a heavy skillet.
• Place sausage in the wine mixture and bring it to a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer turning several times for 35- 40 miutes.
• Slice and serve.

KIELBASA, HOW TO COOK FRESH HOMEMADE KIELBASA

Steps:

• If the kielbasa is frozen, thaw it a little. Place fresh kielbasa in pot with 1 quartered onion, several peppercorns, garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon marjoram (optional) and half a bay leaf. The addition of spices helps replace the seasoning that boils out during cooking.
• Add enough boiling water to cover.
• Cover and simmer on very LOW heat for about 50-60 minutes. Too rapid boiling may cause the sausage to burst. DO NOT prick sausages; they become dry. Let cool in cooking liquid.
• Sausage comes out moist and delicious, but not brown.
• Can be frozen after cooking. Wrap very well. Vac seal if you can.

CABBAGE AND SAUSAGES BRAISED IN BEER

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the sausages and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• Add the beer and mustard and simmer until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
• Add the cabbage, stir to combine, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir again and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes until the cabbage is wilted but still green.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

CHEDDAR, BEER, AND KIELBASA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add sausage and saute until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.
• Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
• Add butter to the pot and heat until melted.
• Add onions and pepper; saute until onions are slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
• Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Sprinkle with flour and saute for 2 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in stock, beer, and thyme; bring to a boil, stirring often.
• Decrease heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Discard thyme sprigs.
• Add cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon after each addition until cheese is melted and soup is smooth.
• Do not let boil.
• Add reserved sausage.
• Remove from heat, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with parsley and croutons (if desired).