Kielbasa With Fennel Kraut and Peppers Recipe

Name: Kielbasa With Fennel Kraut and Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head white cabbage, finely shredded; 1 cup cider vinegar; 3 cups water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon fennel seed; 2 quarts water; 2 (12 ounce) bottles lager beer (recommended -- Yuengling); 3 (1 lb) polish-style sausage kielbasa, each cut into 4 pieces (recommended -- Hillshire Farms); ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 red pepper, seeded, cored, and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips; 1 green pepper, seeded, cored, and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips; salt

Servings: persons

1 head white cabbage, finely shredded
1 cup cider vinegar
3 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon fennel seed
2 quarts water
2 (12 ounce) bottles lager beer (recommended -- Yuengling)
3 (1 lb) polish-style sausage kielbasa, each cut into 4 pieces (recommended -- Hillshire Farms)
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 red pepper, seeded, cored, and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips
1 green pepper, seeded, cored, and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips
salt

1
Kraut:.
2
Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven.
3
Bring to a simmer, over medium-low heat, cover, and cook for 1 hour, stirring a couple times.
4
Kielbasa:.
5
Combine water and beer in a large pot.
6
Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
7
Slip in sausages and cook 15 to 20 minutes.
8
Peppers:.
9
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
10
When oil is hot, add pepper slices, sprinkle generously with salt, and saute until wilted and lightly colored, about 8 minutes, stirring often.
11
Serve kielbasas with the kraut and peppers.

159

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head white cabbage, finely shredded, 1 cup cider vinegar, 3 cups water, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Kielbasa With Fennel Kraut and Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kielbasa With Fennel Kraut and Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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