Description
Hearty Polish-inspired Creamy Sausage, Potato, and Sauerkraut Skillet delivers comfort in one pan. Simple ingredients blend perfectly for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
- 1 pound (0.45 kg) baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon or whole-grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sausage Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium flame. Brown sausage slices on all sides until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Aromatic Base: In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute, releasing its fragrant essence.
- Potato Caramelization: Introduce baby potatoes to the skillet, rotating to develop a crisp golden exterior for 6-7 minutes.
- Flavor Fusion: Combine sauerkraut, caraway seeds, and previously seared sausage. Pour chicken broth to create a simmering liquid base.
- Gentle Simmer: Reduce heat, cover skillet, and allow ingredients to meld and potatoes to tenderize for 12-15 minutes.
- Creamy Finish: Whisk heavy cream and mustard into the mixture. Uncover and let sauce thicken for 4-5 minutes.
- Serving Presentation: Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread or egg noodles for a robust, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Optimize Sausage Selection: Choose high-quality smoked or Polish-style sausages for deeper flavor complexity and authentic texture.
- Control Potato Tenderness: Cut baby potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent underdone or mushy sections during skillet preparation.
- Manage Sauerkraut Intensity: Rinse sauerkraut briefly to reduce excessive saltiness while preserving its tangy characteristic, especially for sensitive palates.
- Balance Cream Consistency: Add cream gradually and maintain low heat to prevent sauce separation, ensuring smooth and silky final texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg