Best 8 Kielbasa Simmered In Beer And Onions Recipes

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**Kielbasa Simmered in Beer and Onions: A Savory and Flavorful Sausage Dish**

Indulge in the delectable flavors of kielbasa simmered in beer and onions, a hearty and comforting dish that combines the savory richness of kielbasa with the malty sweetness of beer and the aromatic pungency of onions. This classic recipe, often served with crusty bread or mashed potatoes, is a perfect blend of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With variations including the addition of sauerkraut, bell peppers, or even apples, this versatile dish offers a customizable culinary experience that caters to diverse preferences. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to impress your guests, kielbasa simmered in beer and onions is a surefire hit that promises to leave you satisfied and craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

KIELBASA SIMMERED IN BEER AND ONIONS RECIPE - (3.6/5)



Kielbasa Simmered in Beer and Onions Recipe - (3.6/5) image

Provided by kstetler

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 Tbsp butter
4-5 small onions, thinly sliced
1 2-lb package kielbasa
2 12-oz bottles of beer

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, melt butter and saute the onions over medium heat until translucent. Add kielbasa and brown 3-4 minutes on each side. Pour the beer over the sausage and onions. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes. Remove the kielbasa and onions from the pan and put them on a serving dish in a warm oven. Reduce the beer over high heat to 2 cups. Pour over kielbasa and serve.

BOILED KIELBASA



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Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 10-12 oz package kielbasa

Steps:

  • Fill a large saucepan with 3"+ of water (or low sodium broth). Turn the pan on high to bring the water to a boil.
  • Turn the burner down to medium-low once the water is boiling and add the whole kielbasa link.
  • Simmer the kielbasa sausage for XYZ minutes until the Polish sausage is heated through. Remove the sausage from the water and let it rest 5+ minutes to slightly cool.
  • Slice the sausage into 1-2" sections and serve with other side dishes like cooked cabbage, sauerkraut, sauteed bell peppers and onions, roasted potato wedges, piorgies, or pasta.

KIELBASA WITH BEER AND ONIONS



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My husband loves this dish.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Pork

Time 6h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 oz brown ale or beer
2 medium onions cut into quarters
2 kielbasa cut into pieces
1/2 c each brown sugar and honey mustard

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the beer brown sugar and honey mustard together in a crock pot. Add the kielbasa and onions. Cook on low for 6 hours.

BEER-BRAISED SAUSAGES AND SAUERKRAUT



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Categories     Beer     Onion     Pork     Braise     New Year's Day     Bacon     Sausage     Carrot     Winter     Oktoberfest     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

9 cups drained sauerkraut (from 5 to 6 pounds packaged, not canned, sauerkraut)
1/4 pound smoked bacon* (preferably slab), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
2 medium-large onions, sliced thin
4 medium carrots, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch -thick slices
5 1/2 cups Oktoberfest lager (44 ounces) such as Paulaner
1 cup chicken broth
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon vegetable oil if desired
1 3/4 pounds assorted smoked and precooked fresh sausages* (we used smoked kielbasa cut into thick slices, frankfurters, and baernwurst, and precooked fresh bratwurst, weisswurst , and chipolata)
a 1-pound piece smoked boneless pork loin (Canadian bacon)*, cut into 4 slices
*available at some specialty butcher shops and some supermarkets and by mail order form Schaller and Weber, tel.(800)847-4115
Accompaniment: coarse-grained mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In a large bowl soak sauerkraut in cold water to cover 20 minutes, changing water once halfway through soaking.
  • While sauerkraut is soaking, in a large heavy skillet cook bacon pieces over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons drippings and add onions to bacon. Cook mixture, stirring, until onions are softened.
  • Drain sauerkraut well in a colander, pressing out excess liquid, and in a large flameproof roasting pan combine with bacon mixture, carrots, beer, broth, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns. Bring sauerkraut mixture to a boil on top of stove and boil 1 minute. Cover pan tightly with foil and braise in middle of oven 4 hours. Sauerkraut may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered with plastic wrap. Reheat sauerkraut before proceeding.
  • If desired, in a heavy skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and in batches brown sausages. Add sausages and pork loin to sauerkraut, partially submerging them. Braise sausages and sauerkraut, covered tightly with foil, in middle of oven 30 minutes and transfer with a slotted spoon to a heated platter, discarding bay leaves if desired. (Do not eat bay leaves if leaving as garnish.)

SLOW COOKER KIELBASA AND BEER



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A delicious, minimal prep recipe to serve as a side dish with dinner, or for company! My husband would live on this if I let him, and our entire family loves it! A slow cooker recipe too easy not to try!

Provided by JBBACH

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Polish

Time 6h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pounds kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (20 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1490.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

BEER BRAISED SMOKED SAUSAGE (KIELBASA) AND KRAUT



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This is an easy way to make this delicious dish. We love it on a cold winter evening or anytime really! We eat this on hot dog buns with spicy mustard, jalapenos, onions and spicy pickles. YUMMY! I also serve these with buttered garlicy potatoes on the side.

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Categories     Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs kielbasa, about 12 sausages
6 ounces beer (Belgium style ale, or dark beer)
2 lbs fresh sauerkraut
1 teaspoon fresh pepper (or more to your taste)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.1, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 99.7, Sodium 2367.5, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 20

POLSKA KIELBASA WITH BEER 'N ONIONS



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Another recipe that I got from my father who had to cook and take care of my mother 24/7. He became a master of using his slow cooker. Thanks dad.

Provided by Sharon Whitley

Categories     Pork

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 c honey mustard
1/3 c packed dark brown sugar
18 oz brown ale or beer
2 kielbasa sausages (16 ounces each)
2 onions, quartered

Steps:

  • 1. Combine honey mustard and brown sugar in slow cooker. Whisk in ale. Cut sausage into 4 inch pieces. Add sausage pieces to cooker. Top with onions. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours.

BEER-SIMMERED GRILLED SAUSAGES



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Beer-Simmered Grilled Sausages

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     Beef     Pork     Poach     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Sausage     Summer     Tailgating

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

a needle or pin and a cork
1 cork
3 pounds uncooked sausages, such as sweet or hot Italian sausages, bratwurst, chorizo, linguica, or any other sausages you prefer
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 cups beer, as needed
About 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Mustard, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Prick each sausage a half-dozen times with a needle or pin stuck in a cork. Arrange the onion slices on the bottom of a sauté pan just large enough to hold all the sausages. Place the sausages on top and add beer and water to cover (the ratio should be about 3 parts beer to 1 part water). Place the pan over medium heat and gradually bring the liquid to a simmer, not a rapid boil. Poach the sausages until half-cooked, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the sausages to a rack on a baking sheet to drain or drain in a colander. Separate the sausages into links.
  • 2. Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to medium-high.
  • 3. When ready to cook, brush and oil the grill grate. Lightly brush the sausages on all sides with oil and place on the hot grate. Grill until the casings are crisp and nicely browned and the sausages are cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. You may want to rotate the sausages 90 degrees after 2 minutes on each side to create an attractive crosshatch of grill marks. Should flare-ups arise, move the sausages to a different section of the grill. Use a slender metal skewer to test for doneness. Insert it into the center of one of the sausages: It should come out hot to the touch.
  • 4. Transfer the sausages to plates or a platter and let rest for 3 minutes. Serve with plenty of mustard.
  • Variations: Poaching is optional and not every grill jockey does it. If you omit the poaching, you'll need to grill the sausages 7 to 10 minutes per side.
  • For absolutely foolproof sausage grilling, use the indirect method. The sausages will be fully cooked in about 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right kielbasa: This recipe works best with a smoked kielbasa that has a good amount of fat. This will help to flavor the beer and onions as they simmer.
  • Use a good quality beer: The beer you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the dish, so choose one that you enjoy drinking. A light beer will result in a lighter flavor, while a dark beer will give the dish a richer flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're browning the kielbasa, make sure to give it enough space in the pan so that it can brown evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the kielbasa will steam instead of brown.
  • Simmer the kielbasa for at least 30 minutes: This will help to tenderize the kielbasa and allow the flavors of the beer and onions to penetrate the meat.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Kielbasa simmered in beer and onions is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, and roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Kielbasa simmered in beer and onions is a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect for a casual meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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