🥔 Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut, and Potatoes

🧾 Ingredients

• 500–700 g Polish sausage (kielbasa), sliced into chunks
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 2 cups sauerkraut, drained (rinse lightly if too sour)
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt (to taste)
• 1 cup chicken broth (or water)
• Optional: 1 tsp caraway seeds (adds authentic flavor)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the sausage
   Heat oil or butter in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
   Add sliced sausage and cook until nicely browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook the onions & garlic
   In the same pan, sauté onions until soft (about 3–4 minutes).
   Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Add potatoes
   Toss in the potatoes, paprika, pepper, and a pinch of salt.
   Stir well and cook for 5 minutes to lightly brown.
4. Combine everything
   Add sauerkraut, broth, and caraway seeds (if using).
   Return the sausage to the pot and mix.
5. Simmer
   Cover and cook on low heat for 25–30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
   Stir occasionally and add more liquid if needed.
6. Taste & serve
   Adjust seasoning and serve hot.