POLISH SAUSAGE WITH RED CABBAGE

Polish Sausage with Red Cabbage image

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

Provided by Irene

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1194.1 mg, Sugar 15.1 g