Best 4 Fried Sauerkraut Cakes With Kielbasa Recipes

FRIED SAUERKRAUT CAKES WITH KIELBASA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F.
• Pat sauerkraut dry between paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible, then transfer to a bowl and stir in eggs, flour, scallion greens, salt, and pepper until combined.
• Heat 1/4 inch oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Fill a 1/4-cup measure three-fourths full with sauerkraut mixture, then turn out into oil, using a fork to release, and flatten to 3 1/2 inches in diameter with fork. Form 2 more cakes in skillet, then fry, turning over once, until golden, about 4 minutes total. Transfer cakes with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain. Keep cakes warm on a rack set in a shallow baking pan in oven. Fry more cakes in same manner with remaining mixture.
• Brown kielbasa in 2 batches in oil remaining in skillet over moderate heat, turning, 2 minutes per batch, then transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve cakes topped with kielbasa.

FRIED SAUERKRAUT CAKES WITH KIELBASA

Steps:

• For Sauerkraut Cakes:.
• Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Pat sauerkraut dry between paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible.
• Transfer well drained sauerkraut into a bowl and stir in eggs, flour, onions, salt and pepper; stir until combined.
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a 12 inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Fill a 1/4 cup measure 3/4 full with the sauerkraut mixture.
• Turn out into hot oil using a fork.
• Release and flatten to 3-1/2 inch diameter with the fork.
• Form 2 more cakes in the skillet the same way; then fry, turning over once, until golden (about 4 minutes).
• Transfer the cakes with a slotted spatula to a paper towel to drain; transfer to a baking sheet once drained.
• To keep warm, place cakes in the pre-heated oven in a shallow baking pan.
• Fry more cakes in the same manner with remaining ingredients.
• For Kielbasa:.
• Brown keilbasa in 2 batches in oil remaining in skillet over medium heat and turn occasionally until browned.
• Transfer to paper towel to drain; serve with sauerkraut cakes and noodles or mashed potatoes.

THE ORIGINAL KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Cook fatback in a large pot over low heat until the drippings render out, about 45 minutes, stirring often. Stir sauerkraut and cabbage into the pork drippings, bring to a simmer, and cook until cabbage is very tender, about 3 hours. Stir occasionally. Mix kielbasa into the cabbage and kraut; cook 45 minutes to 1 hour to blend flavors.

GRANDPA'S SAUERKRAUT AND KIELBASA

Steps:

• Put the cold butter in a cold pan with the diced onion, and slowly bring to a simmer on medium heat.
• This brings out the sweetness of the onions.
• Simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Add minced garlic and simmer 2 more minutes.
• Add next 3 ingredients.
• Combine with the sauerkraut (undrained and not rinsed), kielbasa and potatoes.
• Bring to a simmer on the stove top.
• Cover loosely with foil and place in a preheated 225°F oven for 3 hours.