Kielbasa with Kraut and Potatoes

Kielbasa with Kraut and Potatoes
Serves 4

1 lbs kielbasa, cut into rounds
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large onion, half-moons
1 bay leaf
2 lbs saurkraut, drained
1 lbs red potato, cubed
1/4 tsp caraway seeds
2 Tbs grain mustard
1 beer

Brown the kielbasa in a very large skillet, remove.
Cook garlic and onion and bay (and s/p) for a few minutes, until softened.
Add kraut, sausage, and beer, and braise for 10 minutes.

Add potato and braise until done. Finish by mixing in mustard, and serve.

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Kielbasi Soup
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1 lbs Kielbasa, diced
1 huge onion, fine chop
2 ribs celery, fine chop
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp Caraway seeds
1 cup Apple Cider or Juice
2 lbs Sauerkraut, drained and lightly rinsed
6 cups (1 giant can) Chicken stock
1 bottle beer
2 red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed
1/2 tsp Thyme
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Caramelize kielbasa in a soup pot. Add onion and celery, and saute. Add garlic and caraway, and season aggressively.
Once garlic has softened, deglaze with cider/juice, and reduce well.
Add kraut, broth, beer, and thyme. Bring to a boil, and simmer about 45 mins, until potatoes are done.
Finish with vinegar.