I love kielbasa but have only bought it at the hot bar in our grocery store. I
never cooked it. My question is, when you buy it at the store, is it already
cooked like hot dogs, or does it need to be cooked? If it's just a matter of
heating it up, what's the best way? Thanks.

On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:37:22 -0500, wrote:

>I love kielbasa but have only bought it at the hot bar in our grocery store. I
>never cooked it. My question is, when you buy it at the store, is it already
>cooked like hot dogs, or does it need to be cooked? If it's just a matter of
>heating it up, what's the best way? Thanks.

I think most kielbasa is precooked. Check the label or ask the
butcher.

John Kuthe...

On Sunday, November 18, 2012 5:55:54 PM UTC-5, John Kuthe wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:37:22 -0500, wrote:
>
>
>
> >I love kielbasa but have only bought it at the hot bar in our grocery store. I
>
> >never cooked it. My question is, when you buy it at the store, is it already
>
> >cooked like hot dogs, or does it need to be cooked? If it's just a matter of
>
> >heating it up, what's the best way? Thanks.
>
>
>
> I think most kielbasa is precooked. Check the label or ask the
>
> butcher.
>
>
>
> John Kuthe...

Don't trust Johny. He and his...partner...only use kielbasa for penetration purposes.

On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:00:02 -0800 (PST), wrote:
....
>Don't trust Johny. He and his...partner...only use kielbasa for penetration purposes.

Oh BillyButt****er, are you still jealous that I have a job making
more than you and working less?

Yeah, I guess I would be too! Glad I'm ME and not YOU!

John Kuthe...

On Sunday, November 18, 2012 8:24:10 PM UTC-5, John Kuthe wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:00:02 -0800 (PST), wrote:
>
> ...
>
> >Don't trust Johny. He and his...partner...only use kielbasa for penetration purposes.
>
>
>
> Oh BillyButt****er, are you still jealous that I have a job making
>
> more than you and working less?
>
>
>
> Yeah, I guess I would be too! Glad I'm ME and not YOU!
>
>
>
> John Kuthe...

A John Kuthe post to me:

Oh Billy----!

<claims of not being ***>



You forgot the emoticon this time faggot.

On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:41:01 -0800 (PST), wrote:
....
>A John Kuthe post to me:
>
>Oh Billy----!
>
><claims of not being ***>
>
>
>
>You forgot the emoticon this time faggot.

My my, BillyBlastoff, jealousy really does become you, seeing as you
are 100% asshole!

John Kuthe...

wrote:
>
> I love kielbasa but have only bought it at the hot bar in our grocery store. I
> never cooked it. My question is, when you buy it at the store, is it already
> cooked like hot dogs, or does it need to be cooked? If it's just a matter of
> heating it up, what's the best way? Thanks.

Most you will find are fully cooked and say so on the package. In some
places you can find uncooked which is generally a local brand and much
better than the mass market stuff.

On 2012-11-18 22:37:22 +0000, said:

> I love kielbasa but have only bought it at the hot bar in our grocery store. I
> never cooked it. My question is, when you buy it at the store, is it already
> cooked like hot dogs, or does it need to be cooked? If it's just a matter of
> heating it up, what's the best way? Thanks.

It will say clearly on the outside of the package. I've never seen
packaged kielbasa that wasn't pre-cooked. I throw it in a large
covered pan with shredded cabbage and some caraway seeds. It's a habit.

We also slice it in quarter inch slices (or so) and throw it into
okonomiyaki, or pasta sauce. I've sometimes heat it in boiling water
for a minute or two, and split it length-wise to make two quazi
hotdogs. I've had some of it cold out of the ice box and don't care
for it so much, the texture is just wrong unless it's heated and that
fat gets too working.

On Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:45:09 PM UTC-5, gtr wrote:
>
> I throw it in a large
>
> covered pan with shredded cabbage and some caraway seeds. It's a habit.

Any liquid in that pan, like maybe some beer?
How long do you let 'er cook? Sounds like a real rib-sticker.

On 2012-11-19 01:22:40 +0000, Kalmia said:

> On Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:45:09 PM UTC-5, gtr wrote:
>>
>> I throw it in a large
>>
>> covered pan with shredded cabbage and some caraway seeds. It's a habit.
>
> Any liquid in that pan, like maybe some beer?
> How long do you let 'er cook? Sounds like a real rib-sticker.

Yes, water. Once, some wine since a bottle was open and right there,
and I should remember to do. Time? I don't know, a while. If the wife
is monitoring she likes the cabbage more crisp, while I monitor to
ensure the cabbage is quite soft.

wrote:

> love kielbasa but have only bought it at
> the hot bar in our grocery store. I never
> cooked it. My question is, when you buy
> it at the store, is it already cooked like
> hot dogs, or does it need to be cooked?
> If it's just a matter of heating it up,
> what's the best way? Thanks.

We really like it too, and I'm quite sure it's all been pre-cooked, as
never seen any that isn't. I most always buy the Hillshire Farms brand
of Beef Kielbasa. We really like it in spaghetti sauce, and I cut it in
chunks and bring it to a boil on the stove to get out some of the fat,
then drain and add to the sauce. It adds a wonderful flavor, and also to
any homemade soup.

Another way we like it is to make a skillet meal with chunks of
Kielbasa, spuds, peppers, etc. Anything can be added to it, and always
comes out good and is filling and satisfying.

Judy

On 2012-11-19 00:43:27 +0000, Judy Haffner said:

> I most always buy the Hillshire Farms brand of Beef Kielbasa.

Another vote for this brand, and specifically the one that says
"smoked". I happened to remember because it was a Middle Easter
grocery store and there was no pork or pork/beef kielbasa available,
which I probably would have gravitated to.

> Another way we like it is to make a skillet meal with chunks of
> Kielbasa, spuds, peppers, etc. Anything can be added to it, and always
> comes out good and is filling and satisfying.

Duly noted. Onions sound like a logical add-on too.

gtr wrote:

>Duly noted. Onions sound like a logical
> add-on too.

Oh, yes, most definitely onions...leaving them out was a oversight oh my
part, and I always like to add some minced up garlic to it also. Some
people do something similar and add corn, but I don't bother with it.

Judy

Judy Haffner wrote:
>
> gtr wrote:
>
> >Duly noted. Onions sound like a logical
> > add-on too.
>
> Oh, yes, most definitely onions...

I like them sliced lengthwise and pan fried along with tons of green pepper
and onions. Once done, put the kielbasa on a fresh sub roll and smother with
the gp/onion mix. No condiments necessary. There's always a food vendor or
two making these at festivals here, all fried on a large griddle.

G.

On 2012-11-19 10:35:20 +0000, Gary said:

> Judy Haffner wrote:
>>
>> gtr wrote:
>>
>>> Duly noted. Onions sound like a logical
>>> add-on too.
>>
>> Oh, yes, most definitely onions...
>
> I like them sliced lengthwise and pan fried along with tons of green pepper
> and onions. Once done, put the kielbasa on a fresh sub roll and smother with
> the gp/onion mix. No condiments necessary.

I can't help but think of the pepper and onions as a condiment, but I
never miss an opportunity to slather Dijon mustard on something.

> There's always a food vendor or two making these at festivals here, all
> fried on a large griddle.

I like to slice it into coins, brown well in a bit of oil, then foldi into a mess of scrambled eggs as they are cooking.

I also use it in a gumbo.

On 11/18/2012 8:19 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> I like to slice it into coins, brown well in a bit of oil, then foldi into a mess of scrambled eggs as they are cooking.
>
> I also use it in a gumbo.
>

Yep, it works in gumbo as well as in red beans and rice. And to the OP,
yes, it's already cooked. It definitely needs to be heated, though.

Jill

On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:37:22 -0500, wrote:

>I love kielbasa but have only bought it at the hot bar in our grocery store. I
>never cooked it. My question is, when you buy it at the store, is it already
>cooked like hot dogs, or does it need to be cooked? If it's just a matter of
>heating it up, what's the best way? Thanks.


Translation: Polish = kielbasa English = sausage

Therefore, it is possible to find many variations of kielbasa. That
said, 99% of the time it is smoked and fully cooked. It can be eaten
hot or cold. If you find fresh, it must be cooked like any other pork
sausage to at least 160 degrees.

If you are buying the packaged stuff, I've never seen it in any form
other than smoked and fully cooked.

I will also suggest that you seek out a good Polish food store and see
what they have. I buy from a couple of different places for the
variations, but it is all good, far superior than anything I've had
from the supermarket. Variations include extra lean, extra smoked,
extra garlic, fine grind, course grind.

You can heat it in the microwave, in a pan of boiling water, in a pan,
on the grill (my favorite). You can cut it up and fry it with
potatoes and onions. You can use it in soup and jambalaya.

On 2012-11-19 03:35:01 +0000, Ed Pawlowski said:

> I will also suggest that you seek out a good Polish food store and see
> what they have.

For reference in Orange County, CA:

Polka Deli, Orange - http://www.polkadeli.com/
Moscow Deli, Costa Mesa - http://www.moscowdeli.com
Globe European Deli, Costa Mesa - http://www.globedeli.com
Mattern Sausage & Meats, Orange - Old school with no website.

The last is actually German, and is the motherload. They've got more
vursts and sausages it's just mind-boggling. They also supply almost
all the sausages and meats to restaurants all over the county.

> I buy from a couple of different places for the
> variations, but it is all good, far superior than anything I've had
> from the supermarket. Variations include extra lean, extra smoked,
> extra garlic, fine grind, course grind.
>
> You can heat it in the microwave, in a pan of boiling water, in a pan,
> on the grill (my favorite). You can cut it up and fry it with
> potatoes and onions. You can use it in soup and jambalaya.

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:37:22 -0500, wrote:
>
> >I love kielbasa but have only bought it at the hot bar in our grocery store. I
> >never cooked it. My question is, when you buy it at the store, is it already
> >cooked like hot dogs, or does it need to be cooked? If it's just a matter of
> >heating it up, what's the best way? Thanks.
>
> Translation: Polish = kielbasa English = sausage
>
> Therefore, it is possible to find many variations of kielbasa. That
> said, 99% of the time it is smoked and fully cooked. It can be eaten
> hot or cold. If you find fresh, it must be cooked like any other pork
> sausage to at least 160 degrees.
>
> If you are buying the packaged stuff, I've never seen it in any form
> other than smoked and fully cooked.
>
> I will also suggest that you seek out a good Polish food store and see
> what they have. I buy from a couple of different places for the
> variations, but it is all good, far superior than anything I've had
> from the supermarket. Variations include extra lean, extra smoked,
> extra garlic, fine grind, course grind.
>
> You can heat it in the microwave, in a pan of boiling water, in a pan,
> on the grill (my favorite). You can cut it up and fry it with
> potatoes and onions. You can use it in soup and jambalaya.

You should be using Andouille sausage in your jambalaya. Last I knew,
Nodine's Smokehouse out in Goshen or thereabouts produced a decent one.

On Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:26:18 -0600, "Pete C." >
wrote:



>
>You should be using Andouille sausage in your jambalaya. Last I knew,
>Nodine's Smokehouse out in Goshen or thereabouts produced a decent one.

They do have good stuff, but they, as well as most of their outlets,
are on the other side of the state. It would make a nice Saturday
trip though.

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> On Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:26:18 -0600, "Pete C." >
> wrote:
>
> >
> >You should be using Andouille sausage in your jambalaya. Last I knew,
> >Nodine's Smokehouse out in Goshen or thereabouts produced a decent one.
>
> They do have good stuff, but they, as well as most of their outlets,
> are on the other side of the state. It would make a nice Saturday
> trip though.

It's a wee little state, that should be around a 45min drive if you
avoid traffic. If you're heading that way, also visit Anstett' Sugar
House in Norfolk for maple syrup: 542 E Greenwoods Rd, Norfolk, CT 06058
860-542-5013 (it's along rt44 on the south side).

On Nov 18, 2:38*pm, wrote:
> I love kielbasa but have only bought it at the hot bar in our grocery store. I
> never cooked it. My question is, when you buy it at the store, is it already
> cooked like hot dogs, or does it need to be cooked? If it's just a matter of
> heating it up, what's the *best way? Thanks.

There are a lot of varieties of kielbasa. Most are smoked, and can be
eaten as is. Fresh (or "white") kielbasa is the least common, in my
experience. It might be available only one day a week at a Polish
deli. Fresh kielbasa is generally simmered to cook it to a safe
temperature.


Once cooked, any kind of kielbasa is great cooked on a grill. My
wife's family cuts kielbasa into chunks and bakes it in the oven at
350 for 20-30 minutes. Boiling smoked kielbasa tends to soak out the
flavor.

On 11/18/2012 5:07 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:37:22 -0500, wrote:
>
>> I love kielbasa but have only bought it at the hot bar in our grocery store. I
>> never cooked it. My question is, when you buy it at the store, is it already
>> cooked like hot dogs, or does it need to be cooked? If it's just a matter of
>> heating it up, what's the best way? Thanks.
>
> It is already cooked and could be eaten like that, but you really want
> to grill it over a fire until it gets black spots on it and it splits
> open. Second best way is to through it into a hot toaster oven until
> the same ting happens.
>
> -sw
>

I butterfly it and grill it on the gas grill.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.