Easy Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet Recipe Make on the Grill (2024)

FAQs

Can you cook kielbasa on the grill? ›

One of the best ways to prepare and enjoy a Polish kiełbasa is to simply grill it and enjoy it on its own! If you're cooking it on the grill simply place your sausages on your grill once it's heated and ready and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until it has a light char and golden color.

Cut kielbasa into 3-inch lengths and butterfly lengthwise. Place on hot grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side turning frequently, charring all sides. Remove from grill. Transfer kielbasa to a baking sheet and place in oven to cook for another 5 to 6 minutes.

Sautée: Cut kielbasa into 1” thick slices and pan fry it with oil and sliced onions. Boil: Place kielbasa in a pot of water. Bring water to boil, then turn down the heat and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

While most sausage lovers will cook a sausage in its casing, there are times when the casings can be removed. Removing a sausage casing gives you access to the deliciousness inside, allowing you to use the filling for other recipe ideas.

Grill sausages over medium heat (350 degrees Fahrenheit) until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. This process will take approximately 20 minutes -- 10 minutes on each side. If you pre-cook the sausage, the cooking time will be less.

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.

Here are the top side dishes and sauces that go well with kielbasa: Bigos, Meat Stuffed Cabbage, Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Noodle Soup, Vegetable Soup, Mushroom Barley Soup, Ukrainian Meat Borscht Soup, Matzoh Ball Soup, Mushroom Gravy, and Mustard and Horseradish Sauce.

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.

Poke the sausage a few times with a fork and place it in a pot or deep skillet. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat and simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and serve it with mustard, slice it to serve with pierogis or place it in rolls or sandwiches.

Place fresh kielbasa in pot with 1 quartered onion, several peppercorns, garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon marjoram (optional) and half a bay leaf. The addition of spices helps replace the seasoning that boils out during cooking.

How to tell if kielbasa is cooked? ›

Use a meat thermometer to make sure your sausage is between 160 and 165 °F (71 and 74 °C). If you don't have a meat thermometer, check that the sausage is firm and has clear, runny juices. Cut it open and make sure the inside is brown, not pink.

Preheat the oven to 375 to 425 degrees F. You can roast the kielbasa in one big piece or cut it up any way you like. Place it on a greased baking sheet and roast until it's browned and heated all the way through, anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes depending on the temperature and the size of your pieces.

Place fresh kielbasa in pot with 1 quartered onion, several peppercorns, garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon marjoram (optional) and half a bay leaf. The addition of spices helps replace the seasoning that boils out during cooking. Add enough boiling water to cover. Cover and simmer on very LOW heat for about 50-60 minutes.