Pittsburgh Kielbasa Food

HALUSKI (POLISH FRIED CABBAGE & NOODLES)

Steps:

• Fill a large pot half way full with water. Lightly salt it, and over high heat bring the water to a boil.
• Once boiling, pour in the egg noodles, stir, and cook according to the package directions. Transfer the noodles to a colander when done, and drain away all excess water.
• While the noodles are cooking, get started on the cabbage by adding 6 tablespoons of butter to a large Dutch oven set over medium heat.
• Once the butter's melted, stir in the cabbage and onion. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes or until the cabbage has browned/caramelized and is tender. Salt, to taste.
• Melt the last two tablespoons of butter in the pot, and add the cooked pasta to the pot, stirring everything to coat. Cook just long enough for the noodles to heat through.
• If using, stir in the bacon and season the haluski with freshly grated black pepper, to taste.
• Serve immediately, and enjoy!

PITTSBURGH KIELBASA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• Place kielbasa in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven; pierce with fork and drain grease.
• Cut kielbasa into bite-size pieces; return to baking dish. Spread onion over kielbasa; set aside.
• Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix applesauce with brown sugar. Pour evenly over kielbasa and onion. Bake for 1 1/2 hours.
• Serve with decorative toothpicks for a festive look.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS GAME DAY SAMPLER

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until very tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in as much cabbage as will fit in the pan, and cook until the cabbage is very tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the remaining cabbage as the mixture cooks down.
• Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the egg noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Stir the kielbasa into the cabbage mixture and cook a few minutes to warm. Fold in the egg noodles, then gently fold in the pierogis. Cover, and cook until the pierogis are hot in the center, about 10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.