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.

John M.

In addition to being delicious, you can also teach diners about archispirostreptus gigas, the giant African millipede.

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's the best way to cook kielbasa? ›

Grill: Place kielbasa on a hot grill for about 5 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for another 5 minutes. Bake: Place kielbasa on a tray in a 350° oven for about 15 minutes. Sautée: Cut kielbasa into 1” thick slices and pan fry it with oil and sliced onions.

Is kielbasa better boiled or fried? ›

You can boil, pan-sear, bake or grill kielbasa. Most commercially available kielbasa has been smoked and/or fully cooked and is safe to eat out of the package. That said, it is traditionally served cooked and is most flavorful that way. Fresh kielbasa, however, must be heated to a temperature of 165 degrees F.

Are Polish sausage and kielbasa the same thing? ›

While browsing through the meat department or looking at recipes for your next family dinner, you may have come across kielbasa or Polish sausage. And perhaps you're wondering what, if anything, differentiates the two. Simply put, kielbasa is the Polish word for sausage, so the two terms are often used interchangeably.

Should you slice kielbasa before cooking? ›

Kielbasa is perfect for one-pan recipes you can bake in the oven. Slice the sausage and your favorite veggies into bite-sized pieces, and lay them flat on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and bake at 350°F until sausage is hot and veggies are crisp-tender.

What is the traditional way to eat kielbasa? ›

Use kielbasa as an entree itself or in casseroles, soups, stews, sandwiches, and appetizers. Thinly sliced and fried, the smoked sausage also makes a delicious breakfast meat to serve with eggs, French toast or pancakes. You can also add it to your favorite breakfast casserole instead of sausage links or patties.

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.

Why do people boil kielbasa? ›

Boiling sausages keeps them moist, explains senior associate food editor Alison Roman, because no fat is rendered in a pan or on a grill—any fat that went into the sausage stays there, and when fat's a major player, it should really shine.

Is kielbasa a healthy meat? ›

Kielbasa isn't bad for you, but like any processed meat, kielbasa shouldn't be consumed in excess. The main health concerns are related to its high sodium and saturated fat content, and the potential risks associated with processed meats.

How long to cook fully cooked kielbasa? ›

Our Kiolbassa Smoked Sausages are already FULLY-COOKED so they only need warming – easy meal prep! Grill: Preheat grill to medium heat. Place sausage links over direct heat. Grill 6-8 minutes turning frequently to prevent burning.

How do Polish people eat kielbasa? ›

It is served in a variety of ways, such as fried with onions atop varenyky, sliced on rye bread, or eaten with an egg.

Is kielbasa better than hot dogs? ›

But even better: by choosing a serving of turkey kielbasa, you'll ingest just 5 grams of fat (1.5 grams of saturated fat) versus the bunless hotdog or hamburger, which deliver 9 grams of fat and 3.5-4 grams of saturated fat. Great flavor and far less fat – now that's what I call lo-co.

What part of the pig is kielbasa? ›

It is typically made from pork shoulder, sometimes with a little beef and veal. The kielbasa is seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and marjoram, although this varies from family to family. The sausage is commonly boiled and browned, baked, or sautéed with onions.

Should you poke holes in kielbasa? ›

Sure, some recipes suggest that you poke or score the casings, because it might prevent the sausages from bursting at the ends, while helping the interior cook slightly faster and more evenly. However, you should skip that step and simply cook the sausages at the right temperature for the proper amount of time.

Do you remove the casing from kielbasa? ›

It is not necessary to remove the thin casing on Polish sausage before eating it. The casing is edible and will not harm you. However, some people prefer to remove the casing because they find it difficult to chew or because they do not like the taste.

How long does cooked kielbasa last in the fridge? ›

All sausages- except dry sausage - are perishable and therefore must be kept refrigerated or frozen. Uncooked fresh sausage can be stored in the refrigerator one to two days; after cooking, keep for three to four days refrigerated (40 °F or less).

How do you cook already smoked 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).

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