Kielbasa, Kielbasa, Kielbasa...

What to do w/some kielbasa when the sun is shining...

Grilled Kielbasa Subs

1 pkg kielbasa
1 onion cut into strips
1 green pepper cut into strips
salt & pepper
4 small sub rolls
mustard (yellow or spicy depending on your taste)

Preheat grill (I usually start w/high and then turn down closer to medium once I put the food on).
Cut kielbasa into 4 sections and slice lengthwise leaving the casing intact on one side. Lay flat on the grill with the casing side up.
While the kielbasa is cooking, lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray (Pam) and add the onion & pepper. Place on the grill next to the kielbasa and season with salt & pepper to taste.
Once the kielbasa is nicely browned, flip over until there are grill marks on the casing side.
Be sure to stir the vegetables around in the skillet to prevent over browning. The onions should cook to be almost see through and the green pepper should be quite soft.
Place one section of kielbasa in each sub roll and top with onions & peppers.
Add mustard to taste.

This would be great served with any summer salad - such as macaroni or potato salad.


And when the weather is not so good...

Kielbasa & Sauerkraut

1 pkg of kielbasa, cut into 2" sections
2 cans sauerkraut, drained
16oz. dark beer (any amber lager or New Castle Nut Brown Ale)
Hungarian Paprika

Early in the day, place kielbasa and sauerkraut in a crockpot. Sprinkle generously with paprika. I mean give it a good orange coating. Pour on the beer. Save a little (or a lot) for drinking if you want. Set the crockpot to high and leave it for about 4-5 hours.

The paprika and the beer will mellow out the sourness of the kraut.
I like to serve this with mashed potatoes (instant or real, whichever you prefer), but I like to put the meat on the side and the kraut right on the potatoes. Delish!

Variations... you can substitute the kielbasa for lil smokies, smoked or regular pork chops, or even a pork roast. Sometimes, I like to use pork chops AND kielbasa together. When using raw pork, I think it's based to brown it on the outside in a skillet on the stove before placing in the crockpot, but that's not required.

And any other time...

Sweet & Sour Kielbasa

1 pkg kielbasa cut into 1/2" rounds
1 jar chili sauce
1 jar grape jelly

Saute kielbasa in a skillet on the stove until it's lightly browned.
Place in crockpot. Add equal parts chili sauce and grape jelly.
Cook on high at least two hours until sauce has blended.

Great for a potluck or can be served over rice as a main dish.

Frozen meatballs can be used in place of the kielbasa. No need to thaw, just place directly in the crockpot with the sauce and cook until the meatballs are hot. Another option is to add a can of drained pineapple.

Enjoy!