Kielbasa Homemade Kielbasa Fresh Polish Sausage Recipe

Dive into this generations-old recipe for incredibly flavorful, peppery, and garlicky homemade Polish Kielbasa! Perfected over 50 years, this fresh sausage recipe (no smoking required!) delivers authentic taste. While the process is detailed for ease of understanding, the result is consistently delicious. Make a large batch—it freezes beautifully for months! This recipe is perfect for both experienced cooks and adventurous beginners. Get ready for a culinary journey!

Prep Time 240 mins
Cook Time 2880 mins
Calories 255.8 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 2.9 (9 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kielbasa Homemade Kielbasa Fresh Polish Sausage

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How to Make Kielbasa Homemade Kielbasa Fresh Polish Sausage

  1. **Day 1: Prep the Meat and Spices**
  2. Grind the pork shoulder and pork belly through a meat grinder using the coarse die. Mix thoroughly in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine all spices: 4 tablespoons of coarse ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of marjoram, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of white pepper, ½ teaspoon of ground coriander, and ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Mix well.
  4. Gradually add the spice mixture to the ground meat, ensuring even distribution. Gently mix using your hands until thoroughly combined.
  5. Cover the meat mixture and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
  6. **Day 2: Stuffing and Finishing**
  7. Prepare your sausage casings according to package instructions. (Natural hog casings are preferred.)
  8. Using an electric meat grinder with stuffing attachment, carefully stuff the meat mixture into the prepared casings.
  9. Twist the casings at 6-inch intervals to form individual sausages. This recipe makes approximately 8-10 lbs of kielbasa.
  10. (Optional) Prick the sausages several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
  11. You can cook immediately or freeze for up to 3 months, vacuum-sealed. Refer to Recipe #387079 for cooking instructions (see note below).
  12. Enjoy your homemade Polish Kielbasa!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

30g

Carbs

0g

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