Hasselback Kielbasa Recipe (2024)

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SammyP

I’ve done potatoes accordion style before and the recipes suggested laying 2 chopsticks alongside the spuds when cutting to keep from cutting all the way through. That might work perfectly for this sausage.

Liz W.

Suggestion: Lay it between a pair of chopsticks. They will act as a stop and keep your knife from cutting all the way through. It works well with potatoes, and in summer with tomatoes, into which I tuck fresh mozzarella and basil and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Wendy

I'll try this but that was truly the most frightening looking picture I have ever seen, especially after watching a video of a Chinese Luna Moth's life cycle.

Erica Halaburda

Re: millipedes. We grill ours on skewers separated with cicadas (in season). The plentiful legs get nice and crisp and are best eaten like corn on the cob. The cicadas add a tempting, crusty flair with creamy centers.Leftovers go into our legendary Vermin soup. Do take the time to skin and bone the mice. Serve with a sprinking of recently deceased crunchy co*ckroaches. Sorry, everyone. It's just that kind of day........

FRITZ

This looks strangely good. But put mine on a bed of sauerkraut (onions browned in good lard/bacon drippings, bit of caraway). German mustard, Bavarian pretzel on the side.But you know, that sausage looks like something that slithered out of those 70s era cookbooks--the ones that use gelatin molds for everything. Why have plain old kielbasa when you can hasselback it and set it in aspic? And for that perfect retro touch, add sliced pimento-stuffed olives for eyes. Serve on a bed of lettuce. :)

susan murphy

I must have sauerkraut with kielbasa. It’s a rule!Roast under the sausage. Yum yum!

Mike Czechowski

And, if there are leftovers, they go in the scrambled eggs next morning!

Henry Dulemba

Made and served with Julia Moskin's Hasselback potatoes, both fabulous and used one pan, too. Gulden's for the mustard, and put the leftover mustard/apricot preserves on the table for extras. The combination of the glaze and the many cuts seemed to allay the greasy mouth feel I've always not cared for with kielbasa. Cabbage sliced in thick (1") rounds and laid on same pan for last 10 minutes was perfect too.

Lauren

Made it exactly as written and served with a side of potato pierogis. YUM. Definitely a keeper. Will make again.

Lillydog

I invited my mom over for dinner last night and served her and my husband this strangely good recipe. All three of us loved it. I didn’t have apricot preserves so used the peach jam that I had in the fridge, mixed with spicy brown mustard. On a separate sheet, I baked at the same time several slices of stale Chiabata bread which I had smeared with some butter. Piled high with the pepper underbase, it tasted like a fine bruschetta. And yes, I let the kielbasa crisp up a little.

Julia

This was really tasty! I added a couple of sliced yukon gold potatoes. My husband loved it!

Schlepie

Good Halloween dish. Looks like something Tim Burton would serve.

Sue

I’ve made this often enough that I now keep apricot preserves in my refrigerator. I don’t mess with this “recipe.” It’s too good as is.

Holland, N

YUM. Used Dijon mustard and Kirkland honey. Added some asparagus I had on hand. I tossed the veggies in some onion and garlic infused oil I had leftover from making sour cream & onion dip for the Super Bowl. Served it with warm French bread.

Dave G

This also works well without the peppers and onions - just cooking the Kielbasa on a sheet pan and basting it with the mustard/apricot preserves for 25 minutes. I used turkey kielbasa and served it with broccoli Mac-n-cheese. Quick comfort food!

Jen

This was really good! Entire family liked it. Super easy and quick to make and clean up was a breeze.

Gary

I'm getting a little bolder in my cooking. I made this tonight, added a jalapeno - with seeds, a couple of garlic cloves and used orange marmalade with Dijon to make the basing sauce. I had a few slices of a crusty loaf of homemade bread as the simple accompaniment. My husband said to add it to my "do it again".

Emma

I’ve made it a million times. I change the vegetables, there’s usually potatoes. It’s so forgiving, the leftovers are great — it’s excellent.

dwward

I’m thinking Shish*to peppers and onion are the perfect tray mate for the kielbasa.

jd1972

This is an outstanding recipe. We've made it many times, and it always comes out beautifully.

Cathi B

I think it looks lovely and I must say that it is the recipe that convinced me buy a subscription to NYT Cooking. It is the recipe I pass along most often and has made me a Sifton fan for life because most of us are just trying to throw a meal on the table that tastes wonderful in a hurry. Tonight I was trying to come up with something that qualified as baseball food...and then I remembered this (My state made the NCLS)-I plan to serve it with French Potato Salad. YUM!

Charles Furer

After using this preparation for the first time, my wife and two daughters haven't let up about when the next time will be. Not long, me thinks, and there will be two Kielbasa on that tray. Next time I'll let the Kielbasa roast 10-15 minutes before applying the prescribed glaze, in order to let the skin and edges develop some crackle. And that glaze, uh, yeeesssssss. I used a fig preserve, which was delicious, and will use 2/3 mustard to 1/3 preserves next time, as it was a touch too sweet.

creeker

Made this for a potluck using 2 kielbasa. Easy and delicious.

Jen

Added quartered yellow baby potatoes and cooked them with the onions and peppers for twenty minutes before adding the kielbasa. Super easy and super tasty!

matt

Finally got around to making this, and it was absolutely delicious. And it was easy. Don't pass on the glaze, I used greengage plum jam with mustard and a splash of rice vinegar to thin it. I didn’t have apricot. It worked.It won’t be a one time wonder.

JCE

This is one of my easy go to recipes to feed the men in my family. I accidentally grabbed the orange marmalade at the store last night instead of the apricot jam (store brand, similar packaging). Used the marmalade and which turned out fine.

Juanita

Made with roasted red potatoes, peppers, onions and tomatoes. It was amazingly divine!! Have to admit our kielbasa was homemade which added to the perfect recipe.

Marcie M.

This was a positively scrumptious, easy midweek meal. Served it atop miso mashed sweet potatoes(not yams!). Thank you, Sam Sifton, for another no-recipe wonder!!

Mark

Use apples and Brussels sprouts

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Hasselback Kielbasa Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best way to cook kielbasa? ›

Poke the sausage a few times with a fork and place it in a pot or deep skillet. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat and simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and serve it with mustard, slice it to serve with pierogis or place it in rolls or sandwiches.

Should I boil kielbasa before cooking? ›

Preparation of Kielbasa:

If you have our raw Fresh Kielbasa, it must be cooked until the internal temperature reaches at least 160°F. Boil: Place the kielbasa in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

How to cook Podwawelska sausage? ›

They're already cooked but dry fried for a few minutes to warm them through and then placed in a warm Tesco part-baked baguette with toppings of your choice,they really are a hearty meal in their own right but with a few chips will blow out even the heartiest of appetites. Thoroughly recommended.

Is Polish kielbasa already cooked? ›

Uncured Polish Kielbasa: Fast, Filling, Flavorful

Since it's already cooked through, it's the perfect quick-cooking addition to weeknight dishes. And with 7 grams of protein per serving, it will keep you full and satisfied until your next meal.

What is the traditional way to eat kielbasa? ›

In Poland sausages (aka kiełbasas in Polish) are usually eaten uncooked, often sliced as a topping for an open sandwich. They may be however boiled frid or grilled, stewed and added to soups.

Can you overcook kielbasa? ›

It will take you an average of anything between 20–25 minutes, which is not a relatively long cooking time. Overcooking or overheating the sausage past 160 °F will make the fat in the meat melt and evaporate, leaving the sausage less juicy or dry.

Should you boil kielbasa before frying it? ›

Fresh Kielbasa
  1. BOIL: Place it in a pot of cold water; once the water starts to boil cook it for only 10 minutes on Medium heat. Turn it off and let it sit for another 5 minutes. ...
  2. GRILL: ...
  3. Fry: Put it in a pan with a little water (about an inch) on the bottom, cook on Medium, covered. ...
  4. Bake: Pre-heat over to 375 degrees.

Is kielbasa good for you? ›

Is Kielbasa Good for You? In moderation, kielbasa can be a part of a balanced diet. Its nutritional profile includes a good amount of protein and various vitamins and minerals. However, moderation is key, and your serving size and frequency of consumption play a major role due to its calorie, fat, and sodium content.

How long do you boil cooked kielbasa? ›

This is most easily done by bringing enough liquid* to cover the kielbasa and bring to a boil. (* adding spices, onions and/or beer to water is an optional way to add flavor!) Reduce heat and simmer this for 30-45min or at least until you reach 165 degrees internal temperature continue cooking for desired tenderness.

What is the difference between Polish sausage and kielbasa? ›

In Poland, the term kielbasa can be used to refer to breakfast links, spicy Italian sausage, and smoked sausage flavored with garlic and marjoram. However, in the United States, “Polish sausage” and “kielbasa” are often used to refer to the same type of sausage.

Can you eat kielbasa like a hot dog? ›

Sliced Kielbasa sausage served hot dog-style, topped with mustard sauce and fresh arugula. For the Tangy Mustard Sauce (optional): ⅔ c Heavy Cream.

How is kielbasa served in Poland? ›

The most popular kiełbasa is also called "Kiełbasa Polska" ("Polish Sausage") or "Kiełbasa Starowiejska" ("Old Countryside Sausage"). In Poland, kiełbasa is often served garnished with fried onions. Smoked kiełbasa can be served cold, hot, boiled, baked or grilled.

Is kielbasa OK to eat raw? ›

This means that it is safe to eat without further cooking. However, kielbasa is most commonly served after being heated through various cooking methods, such as grilling, frying, or boiling, which enhances its flavor and texture.

Do you take the casing off kielbasa before cooking? ›

In general, it's a good idea to remove the casing from your sausage while cooking. This will help prevent it from drying out and shrinking. And if you're cooking a sausage with an inedible skin, like venison, then it's even more likely that the casing would need to be removed during cooking.

Can kielbasa be pink in the middle? ›

Sausages and meat that has been minced, can stay pink when cooked. It can also brown prematurely, which is just as worrying. Premature browning means they can look 'cooked' (not pink) but in fact the pathogenic bacteria has not been killed.

How do you cook store bought kielbasa? ›

Preparation:
  1. steam for 5–7 minutes in a small amount of water in a frying pan.
  2. Allow the water to boil away or pour it off. ...
  3. This short frying process will tenderize the natural casing and improve the flavor.
  4. Pre-cooked sausage like bockwurst and kielbasa can also be grilled quite well (low fire, 5–8 minutes).

Should you poke holes in kielbasa? ›

Cooking Sausages Without Poking Holes In The Casing

These casings, used for sausages like kielbasa, are still made from animal sources, so they're usually edible. There's no need to remove the casings, or poke holes in them to make them easier to remove after cooking.

How do you cook already smoked kielbasa? ›

Smoked sausages are already cooked and don't need to be boiled, that will make them split and ruin them. Bring a pot of water to the boil, turn it off and let it sit for a few minutes. Add the sausages and then wait around 10 minutes until they are heated through.

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