Philly-style Kielbasa with Fennel Kraut and Peppers
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 20 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 1 hr 10 min
- Yield: about 6 servings
Ingredients
For the kraut:
1 head white cabbage, finely shredded
1 cup cider vinegar
3 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon whole fennel seeds
For the kielbasa:
2 quarts water
2 (12-ounce) bottles lager (recommended: Yuengling)
3 (1-pound) Polish-style sausage kielbasa, each cut into 4 pieces (recommended: Hillshire Farms)
For the peppers:
1/4 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
Directions
- Kraut:
- Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer, over medium-low heat, cover, and cook for 1 hour, stirring a couple times.
- Kielbasa:
- Combine water and beer in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Slip in sausages and cook 15 to 20 minutes.
- Peppers:
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. When oil is hot, add pepper slices, sprinkle generously with salt, and saute until wilted and lightly colored, about 8 minutes, stirring often.
- Serve kielbasas with the kraut and peppers.
