Recipes Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Be the first to rate & review! Be sure to brown the kielbasa well during the first step. That color adds deep flavor during the rest of the cooking time. Slideshow: America's Best Cured Meats By Scott Hocker Published on January 11, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 50 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 kielbasa link (thickly sliced) 1 large onion (finely chopped) 1 pound sauerkraut (rinsed and drained) 1 cup stock Salt Directions In a large saucepan or skillet set over medium-high heat, heat butter until foaming, then add kielbasa. Cook, flipping the pieces, until the kielbasa is browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the kielbasa and set aside. Add the onion to the pan and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the sauerkraut and cook for a few minutes then return kielbasa to pan. Add the stock and cook until the kielbasa is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Serve. Make Ahead Can be refrigerated for up to two days. Warm before serving. Rate it Print