Polish Sausage with Red Cabbage

Truly satisfying kielbasa with cabbage, simmered in a thickened red wine and lemon sauce. Beef broth may be substituted for the red wine.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup red wine
• 1 large head red cabbage, sliced
• 2 quarts boiling water
• ¾ pound kielbasa, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the cabbage in a colander. Pour the boiling water over the cabbage and allow to drain well.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet. Add the cabbage and stir in the lemon juice. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes or until the cabbage is pink. Add the wine, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes.

Step 3

Mix the brown sugar and cornstarch together. Stir into simmering liquid. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and add the sausage. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.