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 is the best way to cook Polish 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.

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.

How long to cook kielbasa in the oven? ›

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.

Should I boil kielbasa before grilling? ›

Fresh Kielbasa
  1. BOIL: Place it in a pot of cold water; once the water starts to boil cook it for only 10 minutes on Medium heat. Turn it off and let it sit for another 5 minutes. ...
  2. GRILL: ...
  3. Fry: Put it in a pan with a little water (about an inch) on the bottom, cook on Medium, covered. ...
  4. Bake: Pre-heat over to 375 degrees.

Is there a difference between Polish sausage and Polish kielbasa? ›

In Poland, the term kielbasa can be used to refer to breakfast links, spicy Italian sausage, and smoked sausage flavored with garlic and marjoram. However, in the United States, “Polish sausage” and “kielbasa” are often used to refer to the same type of sausage.

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.

Should you season kielbasa? ›

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.

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.

Do you take the casing off kielbasa before cooking? ›

No need to peel the casing as it is edible, either a natural casing made from sheep, pig or some other animal intestine or a collagen casing that is completely edible. The casing is there to hold the shape of the sausage while it cooks.

Is kielbasa healthy? ›

In moderation, kielbasa can be a part of a balanced diet. Its nutritional profile includes a good amount of protein and various vitamins and minerals. However, moderation is key, and your serving size and frequency of consumption play a major role due to its calorie, fat, and sodium content.

What to serve with kielbasa? ›

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.

Is blue seal kielbasa fully cooked? ›

Yes, our Blue Seal Brand kielbasa is fully cooked.

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.

What is the best way to cook fresh Polish kielbasa? ›

The best way we have found is to simmer the sausage slowly until the internal temperature is 165 degrees. It used to be that you had to cook it until there was no pink (or “cook it until it's dead as Grandma used to say).

Is it better to boil or bake sausage? ›

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.

What is the best way to grill kielbasa? ›

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.

Is kielbasa healthy to eat? ›

In moderation, kielbasa can be a part of a balanced diet. Its nutritional profile includes a good amount of protein and various vitamins and minerals. However, moderation is key, and your serving size and frequency of consumption play a major role due to its calorie, fat, and sodium content.

How to make kielbasa already cooked? ›

Simply reheat at the cook temperature or a degree or two below (if you are going to finish with a sear of some sort). If Jeff is talking about pre-cooked kielbasa purchased from the supermarket he could do 60C for 1.5 hours (figure 45 min per inch of thickness) to reheat... add an extra 30 min per inch if frozen.

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