How to prepare a Polish blood sausage/black pudding{Kaszanka, Kiszka, Krupniok}3 waysKaszanka [kasha-nkah] is a Polish delicacy made from pork meat (often also organ meat), barley or buckwheat and pig’s blood. You may also know the name kiszka or krupniok, those are regional terms that are now also widely used. You can find this sausage stuffed into a small intestine casings or into a large intestine, formed into a ring. Kaszanka is still cooked and enjoyed in Poland every day. Kaszanka will find a prime spot on the grill in the summer time or will be enjoyed on a sandwich when a grill isn’t available. I’m sharing 3 ways to prepare it the way it was (and is) prepared in my home by my grandparents, parents and now me. I hope you enjoy! Show
This is the easiest way to serve and enjoy kaszanka. It is a simple, open-faced sandwich with sliced blood sausage served cold*. I like to garnish mine with onions (sometimes pickles) and/or mustard and horseradish. Nothing fancy here, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth trying. *Kaszanka and kiszka are sold already cooked, so no worries here. You will need: Kaszanka (blood sausage) Hearty bread with thick crust Raw onions Mustard and/or horseradish
2. Fried Kaszanka with OnionsThis is by far my favorite way to enjoy this delicacy. Caramelized onions compliment the dish greatly and the meat gets a nice sear from roasting in a frying pan for a few minutes. Feel free to add as much pepper as you like, for me the more peppery, the better. You will need: 5-6 kaszanka links or 1 large round kaszanka 7-8 medium onions, sliced 3 tbsp of vegetable oil 3 tbsp of butter Salt and pepper to taste
3. Roasted KaszankaThis is an alternative method to fried kaszanka. It is also prepared with onions, but instead of frying you will roast it in the oven. Be prepared to see some of it “oozing” out of casings, but that’s normal. You will need: 5-6 kaszanka links 5-6 onions (1 small-medium onion per link) 2-3 tbsp of vegetable oil + 2 tbsp of butter Salt and pepper (as much as you like)
As mentioned in my intro, kaszanka will often be cooked over a grill in the summer time. Please keep in mind, that, due to its loose texture it is a difficult sausage to grill. If not done right, it will split and the contents will end up on the bottom of your grill. Not cool! To do it right, place in the coolest spot of the grill and heat slowly over low heat. It will take a bit of time for it to cook, but you will end up with a perfectly cooked link of blood sausage with crusty skin. You. Are. Welcome! Good luck! Please send reports back soon! Smacznego! Anna My new cookbook is out now!All donations will now be forwarded to the Polish Red Cross in support of Ukraine and war refugees.Visit my YouTube channelSupport us by shopping in our merch store!!WANT TO GET MY NEXT RECIPE VIA EMAIL? TYPE IN YOUR EMAIL BELOW:What's the best way to cook blood sausage?Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place blood sausage on a baking sheet. Cook in the center of the oven for 40-60 minutes, turning every 10 minutes for even heating. When the sausages are hot and firm, they are done.
Is blood sausage already cooked?Blood sausage can be eaten raw, since it is precooked, or fried, or added to soups, stews, and main dishes. Blood sausage is produced in a number of different varieties in numerous regions of the world. Germany produces blutwurst, which is made of pig's lungs, chopped bacon, and various seasonings.
What do you eat with Polish blood sausage?Once enjoyed only on special occasions, nowadays blood sausages are available throughout the year and are found in every Polish deli! They are traditionally served hot, and enjoyed with a slice of good, Polish rye bread, mustard, pickled cucumbers or sauerkraut … and a glass of strong Polish beer (if you like!).
What do you do with blood sausage?They can be served with applesauce, horseradish, pan-fried potatoes, sautéed onions, or green cabbage. Blood sausages can be served cold, grilled, boiled, or even battered and fried alongside some French fries (an English snack delight for those who don't feel like having fish with their chips)!
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