One Skillet Kielbasa and Sauerkraut with Mustard Sauce

kielbasa

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: fermented vegetables

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Fermented vegetables offer similar tang with added probiotics.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Honey mustard adds sweetness without extra cost.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice provides acidity at a lower cost.

Cut kielbasa links in half lengthwise and then into 2 to 3 inch bite-sized pieces.

Brown kielbasa in a large pan for a few minutes on each side until golden and crisp.

Remove browned kielbasa from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and let it melt.

Add sugar to the melted butter to caramelize the onions.

Slice one onion into half rounds and sauté until caramelized.

Add 3 cups of drained sauerkraut to the caramelized onions and stir to heat through.

Return the browned kielbasa to the pan and stir to combine, reheating the mixture.

Prepare a mustard sauce to drizzle over the dish before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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